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also idiotical
as in dumb
having or showing an inability to understand or make sensible choices
He ended up making millions from an idea that many had dismissed as idiotic. I'm afraid I said some really idiotic things yesterday.
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Recent Examples of idiotic
The current policies are idiotic.
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The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Re-empower law enforcement and get our (expletive removed) roads and bridges fixed instead of wasting money elsewhere on idiotic priorities like electric car mandates.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Too many young people are making idiotic short-term financial decisions that hamper long-term success.
—Chandler Dean, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2023
Taking money from the IRS — the agency responsible for collecting the money that funds the government — would be an idiotic move.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
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The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Re-empower law enforcement and get our (expletive removed) roads and bridges fixed instead of wasting money elsewhere on idiotic priorities like electric car mandates.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Too many young people are making idiotic short-term financial decisions that hamper long-term success.
—Chandler Dean, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2023
Taking money from the IRS — the agency responsible for collecting the money that funds the government — would be an idiotic move.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for idiotic
Adjective
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Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.—
Daniel Jackson,
Allure,
18 July 2017
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Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.—
Andy Benoit,
The MMQB,
10 July 2017
Adjective
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What’s even harder to believe is the ridiculous verse Wayne tees it off with.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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While season 3 has already dropped and delivered its fair share of ridiculous drama, fans shouldn't get too cozy because season 4 is coming in hot with even more secrets, scandals, and explosive revelations.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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To many watching, Elon Musk’s decision to publicly insult President Trump seemed self-destructive, if not outright irrational.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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And then the irrational with the Tom Thibodeau move.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Simone, still at the hospital, remains blissfully ignorant of Kiki’s vengeful turn.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Conservative media, once a proud home to voices like Charles Krauthammer, Jonah Goldberg, and Bill Kristol, now platforms ignorant Trump sycophants who have no use for conservative principles — or principles of any kind.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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The vast majority of post commenters assured the OP that her feelings are completely valid and that her mother is being unreasonable.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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But leading the team to the Finals is not an unreasonable request.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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“Idiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiotic. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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