stupidest

word · lemma: stupid

/ˈstupɪdəst/
/stjˈuːpɪdəst/

Definition

The superlative form of 'stupid'; describing someone or something that is the most lacking in intelligence or good judgment in a group.

Usage & Nuances

Highly informal, can be rude or offensive if said directly to a person. Common in spoken English and jokes. Collocates with 'thing', 'mistake', 'idea', 'question'. In writing, often avoided for politeness.

Example Sentences

That was the stupidest mistake I ever made.

basic

He told the stupidest joke I've ever heard.

basic

This is the stupidest idea ever.

basic

Honestly, that was the stupidest thing I could've done.

natural

Out of all the questions on the test, I got the stupidest one wrong.

natural

I can't believe that's the stupidest rule they came up with.

natural