Idiot Meaning in English
word
/ˈɪˌdiət/
ID-ee-uht
/ˈɪdɪət/
ID-ee-uht
Definition
A rude word for someone who is acting very stupid or foolish; not polite.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and considered very rude—mainly used to insult someone or in anger. Sometimes used jokingly among friends, but can be offensive. Not appropriate in formal, academic, or professional settings. Alternatives: 'fool', 'silly', 'unwise' (softer); 'moron' (also rude).
Spanish: idiotaPortuguese (BR): idiotaPortuguese (PT): idiotaChinese (Simplified): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Chinese (Traditional): 笨蛋 - 傻瓜Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أبله - أحمقBengali: অভাগা - বোকা - ইডিয়টRussian: идиотJapanese: バカ - アホVietnamese: đồ ngốc - kẻ nguKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: aptal - salakUrdu: احمقIndonesian: idiot - orang bodoh
Example Sentences
Don't call your brother an idiot.
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He felt like an idiot after making that mistake.
basic
Only an idiot would forget their keys again.
basic
Stop acting like an idiot and listen to me!
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"You idiot! The light was still red," she shouted.
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"Oh great, I locked myself out. I'm such an idiot," he laughed.
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