Moronic

Pronunciation: /məˈrɑnɪk/

Definitions of moronic

adjective describing someone or something as foolish or stupid

Example Sentences

A1 Some people find it moronic to wear socks with sandals.

A2 The character's moronic decisions led to predictable consequences in the movie.

B1 His moronic behavior at work cost him his job.

B2 The politician's moronic remarks caused a scandal.

C1 The professor was shocked by the student's moronic response during the lecture.

C2 The CEO's moronic decision led to a significant loss in revenue for the company.

Examples of moronic in a Sentence

formal It was a moronic decision to invest all the company's funds in a failing project.

informal I can't believe you did something so moronic like forgetting your keys inside the car.

slang That guy is just plain moronic for trying to pick a fight with someone twice his size.

figurative Her moronic behavior was like a dark cloud hanging over the otherwise peaceful gathering.

Grammatical Forms of moronic

• past tense: moronically
• plural: moronics
• comparative: more moronic
• superlative: most moronic
• present tense: moronic
• future tense: will be moronic
• perfect tense: has been moronic
• continuous tense: is being moronic
• singular: moronic
• positive degree: moronic
• infinitive: to be moronic
• gerund: moronically
• participle: moronic

Origin and Evolution of moronic

First Known Use: 1905 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'moronic' originates from the Greek word 'moron', meaning foolish or stupid.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a clinical context to describe individuals with a low level of intelligence, the word 'moronic' has evolved to be used more broadly to describe behaviors or situations that are perceived as foolish or unintelligent.