stupid

The definition of stupid is a person with less than normal intelligence or a boring situation.

(adjective)

  1. An example of stupid is an adult who doesn't know the answer to 1+1.
  2. An example of stupid is an unimportant meeting with dull conversation.

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See stupid in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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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See stupid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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:

Origin: Latin stupidus

Origin: , from stupēre, to be stunned

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Related Forms:

  • stuˈpid·ly adverb
  • stuˈpid·ness noun

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