stupid
word
/ˈstupəd/, /ˈstupɪd/
STOO-pid
/stjˈuːpɪd/
STYOO-pid
Definition
Describes someone or something that is not intelligent or shows a lack of good judgment; can be used to criticize a person's actions or ideas.
Usage & Nuances
'Stupid' is informal and can sound rude or insulting when used to describe people directly. It is common in everyday speech, but should be avoided in formal situations. Sometimes used jokingly among friends, but context is important. 'Stupid idea' or 'stupid mistake' is more polite than calling someone 'stupid' to their face.
Spanish: estúpido - tontoPortuguese (BR): estúpido - burroPortuguese (PT): estúpido - parvoChinese (Simplified): 愚蠢的Chinese (Traditional): 愚蠢的Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफArabic: غبي - أحمقBengali: বোকা - নির্বোধ - মূর্খRussian: глупый - тупойJapanese: ばか - 愚かなVietnamese: ngu ngốc - ngớ ngẩnKorean: 바보 같은 - 멍청한Turkish: aptal - salakçaUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
That was a stupid mistake.
basic
Don't say stupid things.
basic
I felt stupid when I forgot her name.
basic
Don't be stupid, it's just a joke!
natural
Sometimes I do really stupid things when I'm tired.
natural
That was a stupid move—you should have waited!
natural