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stu·pid (sto̵̅o̅′pid, styo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. in a state of stupor; dazed; stunned; stupefied
  2. lacking normal intelligence or understanding; slow-witted; dull
  3. showing or resulting from a lack of normal intelligence; foolish; irrational: a stupid idea
  4. dull and boring; tiresome [a stupid party]: also used informally as a generalized term of disapproval: a stupid hat

Origin: L stupidus < stupere, to be stunned or amazed < IE *steup-, to strike: see steep

noun

a stupid person

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stu·pid (sto͞oˈpĭd, styo͞oˈ-)

adjective stu·pid·er, stu·pid·est
  1. Slow to learn or understand; obtuse.
  2. Tending to make poor decisions or careless mistakes.
  3. Marked by a lack of intelligence or care; foolish or careless: a stupid mistake.
  4. Dazed, stunned, or stupefied.
  5. Pointless; worthless: a stupid job.
noun
A stupid or foolish person.

Origin: Latin stupidus, from stupēre, to be stunned.

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