adjective / noun
stupid
STOO-pid/ˈstuːpɪd/
Lacking intelligence or good judgment.
Cutting the branch beneath his own seat is a stupid mistake.
Etymology
The root describes being stunned, with the mind temporarily dulled. Latin stupidus already covered both amazement and foolishness, connecting that blunted mental state with the modern sense of lacking intelligence or judgment.
In context
i had a note and i missed it because i'm stupid yeah um i agree
More examples
- That was a stupid mistake.
- Do not call her stupid.
- She felt stupid for forgetting.
Forms
stupid · more stupid · most stupid
Similar words
- foolish
- Often criticizes judgment rather than general intelligence.