Pronunciation: /ˈstupɪd/

Definitions of stupid

noun a person who lacks intelligence or common sense

Example Sentences

A1 He called her a stupid for forgetting her keys.

A2 The teacher scolded the student for making a stupid mistake.

B1 She felt hurt when her friend called her a stupid during an argument.

B2 The politician's comment was deemed as a stupid by the public.

C1 The scientist's theory was dismissed as a stupid by his peers.

C2 The CEO's decision was seen as a stupid by the board of directors.

adjective having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense; silly or foolish

Example Sentences

A1 He made a stupid mistake.

A2 She felt stupid for forgetting her keys.

B1 It was a stupid decision to drive without a seatbelt.

B2 The professor thought the student's question was stupid.

C1 The CEO's stupid decision cost the company millions.

C2 The politician's stupid remarks caused a public outcry.

Examples of stupid in a Sentence

formal It is not appropriate to use the word 'stupid' in a professional setting.

informal I can't believe you made such a stupid mistake.

slang That movie was so stupid, I can't believe I wasted my time watching it.

figurative His decision to quit his job without another one lined up was just plain stupid.

Grammatical Forms of stupid

past tense

stupided

plural

stupids

comparative

more stupid

superlative

most stupid

present tense

stupid

future tense

will be stupid

perfect tense

have been stupid

continuous tense

is being stupid

singular

stupid

positive degree

stupid

infinitive

to be stupid

gerund

stupiding

participle

stupided

Origin and Evolution of stupid

First Known Use: 0016 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'stupid' originated from the Latin word 'stupidus' which means 'amazed, confounded, or stupified'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'stupid' shifted from being amazed or confounded to being lacking in intelligence or common sense.