Word
idiot
Meanings
a very insulting word for a person considered extremely foolish
Definition
An idiot is an insulting word for someone seen as very foolish or lacking good judgment.
An idiot is a rude, offensive term used to describe a person who seems extremely foolish or who has done something very stupid. It is often used in anger or frustration and can seriously insult or hurt someone. In polite or professional settings, it is usually better to use less abusive words such as “careless” or “unwise.”
Examples
- I felt like an idiot after I sent the email to the entire department by mistake.
- You’d be an idiot to ignore the warning signs and assume everything will fix itself overnight.
- He called himself an idiot for forgetting his passport at home on the day of the flight.
- She didn’t want to sound like an idiot, so she asked a clarifying question before replying.
- They thought the driver was an idiot for blocking the intersection during rush hour.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use “idiot” in formal contexts, but it is a strong insult and usually inappropriate in polite or professional speech.
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