idiots
word · lemma: idiot
/ˈɪˌdiəts/
ID-ee-uhts
/ˈɪdɪəts/
ID-ee-uhts
Definition
People who are very stupid, foolish, or who do something unreasonable. It is usually an insulting word, though friends may sometimes use it jokingly.
Usage & Nuances
Strong and rude in many contexts, so be careful using it about real people. Common patterns include 'an idiot', 'you idiot', and 'only idiots would...'. Don't use it in formal writing. Historically it was also a medical label, but that use is now outdated and offensive.
Spanish: idiotasPortuguese (BR): idiotasPortuguese (PT): idiotasChinese (Simplified): 白痴 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 白癡 - 笨蛋Hindi: बेवकूफ़ - मूर्खArabic: حمقى - أغبياءBengali: বোকা - গাধা - নির্বোধRussian: идиотыJapanese: バカ - アホVietnamese: đồ ngốc - kẻ ngốcKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: aptallar - salaklarUrdu: احمق - بیوقوفIndonesian: orang idiot - orang bodoh
Example Sentences
Those idiots broke the window with a ball.
basic
I don't want to work with idiots.
basic
Only idiots would do that.
basic
We looked like complete idiots trying to open the door the wrong way.
natural
Ignore them—they're just being idiots.
natural
We were such idiots back in high school.
natural