Asinine Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæsəˌnaɪn

ASS-uh-nyn

UK

ˈæsɪnˌaɪn

ASS-in-nyn

Definition

Extremely stupid, silly, or lacking in sense; used to describe ideas, actions, or statements that are foolish or absurd.

Usage & Nuances

'Asinine' is a formal, sharp insult implying extreme foolishness. It's often used for ideas, statements, or behaviors seen as laughably senseless. Stronger than 'silly', less common in casual speech. Avoid using to describe people directly, as it can sound very rude.

• Spanish: estúpido - necio - ridículo
• Portuguese (BR): idiota - estúpido - ridículo
• Portuguese (PT): idiota - estúpido - ridículo
• Chinese (Simplified): 愚蠢的 - 傻的
• Chinese (Traditional): 愚蠢的 - 傻的
• Hindi: मूर्खतापूर्ण - बेहूदा
• Arabic: غبي - أحمق - سخيف
• Bengali: মূর্খতাপূর্ণ - নির্বোধ - বোকামিপূর্ণ
• Russian: идиотский - нелепый - безумный
• Japanese: 愚かな - ばかげた
• Vietnamese: ngu ngốc - ngớ ngẩn - vô lý
• Korean: 어리석은 - 터무니없는
• Turkish: ahmakça - saçma sapan
• Urdu: احمقانہ - بے وقوفانہ
• Indonesian: konyol - tolol - bodoh

Example Sentences

That was an asinine question.

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He made an asinine mistake at work.

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The plan was completely asinine.

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I can't believe she gave such an asinine response in the meeting.

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It's asinine to think we can finish in one day.

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Some of the rumors online are just asinine.

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