Synonyms for

Stupid

Verb / ˈstu:pʌd / / ˈstu:pɪd / Another word for stupid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

lacking intelligence or common sense

Synonyms & similar words

pillock poorfish stunned stupidperson dolt unintelligent stupe stupefied intelligent dazed puddenhead dullard puddinghead smart foolish idiotic dumb silly senseless ridiculous absurd ignorant unintelligent brainless witless daft dim-witted slow-witted dense unwise unreasonable thoughtless imbecilic moronic

Synonyms by register

Formal

unintelligent foolish senseless irrational

Informal

dumb idiotic dense daft thick

Literary

obtuse vacuous witless

Antonyms

intelligent clever wise smart bright shrewd astute

Common collocations

  • stupid mistake
  • stupid question
  • stupid idea
  • utterly stupid
  • incredibly stupid
  • plain stupid
  • so stupid

Word family

noun stupidity
adjective stupid
adverb stupidly

Usage note

Generally considered a harsh and offensive term. Best avoided in formal contexts or when speaking about individuals, as it implies a lack of intelligence or sense.

Example sentences

  1. I felt stupid when I forgot my own name.
  2. That was a stupid thing to do.
  3. My brother can be stupid sometimes.
  4. It's not nice to call someone stupid.
  5. I don't want to look stupid in front of my friends.

Quotes

  • Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
  • Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. - George Carlin
  • The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. - Stephen Hawking

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