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stupid

/หˆstjuห.pษชd/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Lacking intelligence, common sense, or good judgment; foolish or unintelligent.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œIt was a stupid mistake to leave the keys inside the locked car.โ€
  • โ€œDon't ask such a stupid question when the answer is clearly written on the board.โ€
2.noun

A person who is perceived as unintelligent or foolish (often used informally or disparagingly).

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe acted like a total stupid during the meeting.โ€
  • โ€œI felt like a stupid for believing his obvious lie.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'stupidus' (senseless, confounded), which comes from the verb 'stupere' (to be stunned, amazed, or paralyzed). Originally, it implied a state of being struck dumb or motionless by shock, later evolving to describe a lack of intelligence or common sense.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'stu-dent' who is 'pid' (piddling away time) instead of studying, making them look stupid.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œstupidโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œstupidโ€ in English?

In English, stupid (adjective) is defined as: โ€œLacking intelligence, common sense, or good judgment; foolish or unintelligent.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œstupidโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œIt was a stupid mistake to leave the keys inside the locked car.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œstupidโ€?

Common synonyms include:foolish,unintelligent,idiotic,thoughtless,dull

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œstupidโ€?

Derived from the Latin 'stupidus' (senseless, confounded), which comes from the verb 'stupere' (to be stunned, amazed, or paralyzed). Originally, it implied a state of being struck dumb or motionless by shock, later evolving to describe a lack of intelligence or common sense.