Synonyms for idiotic

Synonyms for (adj) idiotic

Synonyms: idiotic, imbecile, imbecilic

Definition: having a mental age of three to seven years

Similar words: retarded

Definition: relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development

Usage: providing a secure and sometimes happy life for the retarded


Synonyms: idiotic, crackbrained

Definition: insanely irresponsible

Usage: an idiotic idea

Similar words: insane

Definition: afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

Usage: was declared insane; insane laughter


Synonyms: absurd, derisory, cockeyed, idiotic, ludicrous, laughable, preposterous, ridiculous, nonsensical

Definition: incongruous;inviting ridicule

Usage: the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework; that's a cockeyed idea; ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer; a contribution so small as to be laughable; it is ludicrous to call a cottage a mansion; a preposterous attempt to turn back the pages of history; her conceited assumption of universal interest in her rather dull children was ridiculous

Similar words: foolish

Definition: devoid of good sense or judgment

Usage: foolish remarks; a foolish decision


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