Definition: being a dunderhead
What is a dunder, and why do we use this word to insult people in a somewhat mild fashion? Alas, this is but one more unknowable in a long line of things that etymology has not yet figured out. It may come from the Dutch word for “thunder” (donder), but no one is sure about that. What we are sure about is that there are a great number of words for “stupid” or “stupid person” ending in —headed or head. A partial list includes the following: airhead, beefheaded, beetleheaded, blockhead, bonehead, bullhead, bubblehead, buffle-headed, butthead, chucklehead, deadhead, fathead, flathead, hammerhead, heavy-headed, idleheaded, ironhead, jolt-headed, jughead, knucklehead, loggerheaded, lunkhead, meathead, muddlehead, pinhead, pinheaded, ramhead, saphead, sheepheaded, sheepshead, thickhead, and wooden-headed.
Thus I pass away the time, and this lulls me on to drudge on the end of the Chapter with this Dunderheaded Master of mine, who to my knowledge is more a Madman than a Knight.
— Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote (anon. trans.), 1703
Definition: stupid, silly
Here we have a lovely example of a word which began its life (in our language, at least) with a figurative meaning, and only took on a literal one after more than a century of use. Anserine comes from the Latin anser, meaning «goose.» The word is indeed used on occasion to mean «resembling a goose,» but the ‘silly as a goose’ sense preceded this by a considerable length of time.
I am not of such anserin stupidity, but that I could make as ignominions at reorsion upon my adversary.
— John Menzies, Roma Mendax, 1675
Definition: a stupid, slow-witted, or obtuse person
The original meaning of blinkard was “one that blinks with or as if with weak eyes,” which soon added the pejorative meaning listed above. If you are a person who blinks often please accept our apologies for the English language, which can on occasion be needlessly cruel.
Poore foolish Blinkard, Beads-man vnto Christ,
For restitution of long lacked sight,
I maruaile what they fancie so inticte,
To be desirous of this lothsome light?
— Samuel Nicholson, Acolastus his After-witte, 1600
Definition: complete or utter ignorance
Ignoration is not just a fancified word for «ignorance,» but also refers specifically to «an act or action of ignoring.»
I haue compleyned before of the ignorance of Greik, & Latine tounges, the Ignoration whereof, no doute, hes moued vs a great part of this busines, specialie hauing to do with men that vnderstandeth not the proprietie of them.
— George Hay, The Confutation of the Abbote of Crosraguels Masse, 1563
Definition: stupid and confused, mixed up, or eccentric
The pate portion of addlepated comes from an older word for «head,» in use since Middle English, and of uncertain origin. The addle portion may be traced back to the Old English word adela, meaning “filth, filthy or foul-smelling place.” As an adjective addle first had the meaning of “foul smelling and putrid” (specifically said of an egg), and later came to mean “confused or muddled.”
Those who belong to Madam Luna, as Hawkers of Almanacks and Pamphlets, Huntsmen, Ostridge-Catchers, Falkoners, Couriers, Salt-carriers, Lunaticks, Maggotty Fools, Crackbrain’d Coxcombs, Addle|pated Frantic Wights, Giddy Whimsical Foplings, Exchange-Brokers, Post-boys, Footboys, Tennis Court-keepers-Boys, Glassmongers, Light-horse, Watermen, Mariners, Messengers, Rakers and Glea|ners, will not long stay in a place this year.
— François Rabelais, The Fifth Book of the Works of Francis Rabelis (trans. by P. M.), 1694
Definition: exhibiting or characterized by nescience: ignorant, agnostic
Nescient, science, and omniscient (“having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight”) all share a root: each comes in part from the Latin word scire, meaning “to know.” Nescience, then, is «lack of knowledge or awareness.»
True it is that he offends more hainously, that sins through knowledge, then he that slips through Ignorance: but we may not therefore flie to Ignorance for an excuse: for ’tis one thing to be [H] nescient, ano|ther to be wilfully Ignorant.
— Robert Dyer, The Christian’s Theorico-Practicon, 1633
Definition: an act of foolishness or stupidity
Bêtise came to English from the French word bête, which has the meaning in that language of «idiot,» or, more literally, «beast» (the literal meaning of bête is the one found in the term bête noire). In addition to an act of stupidity, bêtise may refer to stupidity or ignorance in general.
«I assure you,» said she «I was only tormenting you a little, and you must own you deserve that; but you can’t suppose I meant half what I said; that is a bêtise I can’t conceive you guilty of.”
— Susan Ferrier, Marriage 1818
In my previous post I gave reasons why being stupid can be a good thing. But it left the nagging issue that Forrest simply framed when he said, “I didn’t want to be called stupid.” That is the problem … nobody wants to be called stupid.
The challenge in attempting to rehab the word stupid lies in its definition. Stupid refers to a lack of ability, while ignorant refers to lack of knowledge.
The concept I attempted to share in Why ‘Stupid is as Stupid Does’ Can Be a Good Thing is removing the stigma of not knowing. Besides being unpleasant to be around, know-it-alls stop themselves from learning because … hey, they already know everything.
Forrest, while clearly slow, didn’t have any problem with the concept of learning. He was open to learning. He showed brilliance in many aspects of his life. Forrest didn’t totally lack ability.
So, if we accept that life is a journey of constant learning, then admitting our lack of knowledge actually empowers us to learn going forward. We’re all stupid! … or more accurately, we’re all ill informed.
But once again, stupid isn’t a nice word. We need better words to describe our lack of knowledge and accept the opportunity to move toward enlightenment without the stigma of being stupid.
Here are 5 substitute words for stupid that I believe more gently describe the human condition and the desire to continually pursue knowledge:
1. Slow
As in Forrest was a slow learner. The good news was he did learn. His learning pace just took a little longer than others. Forrest was slow. Slow is OK, since slow indicates movement and progression. Progress is a good thing.
2. Simple-Minded
As in Forrest viewed the world in a simple-minded manner. We witnessed his brilliance when he shared his view of love: “I’m not a smart man, but I know what love is.” Simple-mindedness allows you see the forest through the trees. It’s about seeing the big picture … understanding that which is most important.
3. Innocent
As in Forrest had an innocent view of life. It’s similar to a child who only sees the good in everything, endless possibilities, and life as one big adventure. Innocence implies total freedom, no restrictions, and guiltlessness.
4. Unsuspecting
As in Forrest’s unsuspecting nature allowed him to trust completely. The opposite would be the person who is suspicious about everything and trusts no one.
5. Naïve
As in Forrest was so naïve he took everything at face value. Contrast being naïve to the person who reads hidden meaning into everything … a person with a conspiratorial mindset. Conspiracists forfeit their freedom to accept even the simplest of life’s pleasures.
Wow! When you think about those substitute words for ‘stupid’ it makes you wonder if being stupid isn’t the smartest thing you could do!
The point is this: We get so darned smart – or we think we are – that we miss out on the joy of living. Stupid is as stupid does!
Next Blog Title: Was Forrest Gump an Idiot Savant?
Next Blog Date: June 30, 2011
Stupid is as stupid does …
Let’s be honest: other people can grate on our nerves sometimes. It’s unavoidable. But it’s nice to know that English provides us with some helpfully descriptive words that we can use for those forehead-slapping moments when we just need to vent about our fellow humans. Let’s break down a few of our favorites here.
Note that tone is key—vocal inflection, volume, and context can communicate as much as the word itself!
dumb
Dumb is used commonly, and as insults go it’s fairly benign. Defined as “lacking intelligence or good judgment, stupid, or dull-witted,” you can usually get away with using this one in a wide range of contexts if you’re not too harsh in the delivery.
Interestingly, in Old English dumb specifically referred to people who were mute, or otherwise unable to speak. The contemporary sense of dumb as “stupid” came into common usage in the 1800s.
dope
Slang being what it is, dope has numerous senses, not all of which are negative. But when you want to cut a little deeper, a dope is “a person considered to be stupid or slow-witted.” Example: “Only a dope would refuse this opportunity.”
This notion of dope as “thick-headed” came from early-1800s American English, when dope meant “a thick sauce or gravy.” Mmm, delicious dope.
fool
The modern definition for a fool is “a silly or stupid person, or a person who lacks judgment or sense.”
This sense is likely influenced by the term’s secondary definition as “a professional jester,” formerly kept by persons of noble or royal rank for amusement. But fool’s etymological roots actually go way back to Vulgar Latin, when it meant “windbag, empty-headed person.” Talk about an insult.
brainless
Welp, there isn’t much room to misinterpret brainless. Inflection won’t swerve this one in a different direction. When someone’s brainless, they’re “mentally weak, foolish, witless, and stupid,” i.e., lacking a brain. Ouch.
idiot
This one’s a classic. Since the 1300s, idiot has been used to describe people who are “so mentally deficient as to be incapable of ordinary reasoning.” These days, we define it slightly less cuttingly as “an utterly foolish or senseless person.” Use this when you really want to go after someone.
One appropriately harsh example: “If you think you can wear that outfit to a job interview and get hired, you’re an idiot.“
moron
This one seems mild, but it has sharper edges than you might think.
A moron refers to “a person who is notably stupid or lacking in good judgment.” In the early 1900s, though, it was used as a technical term in psychology to mean “one of the highest class of feeble-minded persons,” and was further defined as “an adult with a mental age between 8 and 12.” Brutal.
Thankfully it’s no longer in use in the medical field as it’s now considered offensive, but be sure to keep historical context in mind when you sling this one around.
half-wit
This one’s fairly self explanatory. Dating from 1635, half-wit describes someone who’s “feeble-minded, foolish, and stupid,” or someone who only has half of their wits. Half is better than none, we suppose.
mindless
A good cousin to “brainless”, mindless means “without intelligence, senseless, a mindless creature.” Seems like one you’d mutter under your breath rather than saying out loud, no?
thick
Thick is about as descriptive as it gets, and humans have been using it as an insult meaning “stupid” since the 1500s. Rooted in the Old English term for “dense; viscous,” thick is defined as “mentally slow; dull.” A fitting term for when someone just isn’t getting it.
For even more ways to vent your frustration, explore more insulting synonyms on Thesaurus.com.
Table of Contents
- Who made the word stupid?
- What is the real meaning of stupid?
- When did dumb start meaning stupid?
- What’s the difference between stupid and dumb?
- What is worse than being ignorant?
- Is ignorance is bliss a cliche?
- What’s true bliss?
- What does Blue Bliss mean?
- What does Blue Bliss mean in fashion?
- What does euphoric bliss mean?
- What are bliss colors?
- Why do I feel euphoric?
- Does coffee cause euphoria?
- What drug makes you not feel anything?
- Can love make you feel euphoric?
- How do you feel when you fall in love?
- Can you fall in love after 2 months?
- Does love at first sight exist?
- How long does it take to fall in love long distance?
What is another word for stupid?
Who made the word stupid?
The root word stupid, which can serve as an adjective or noun, comes from the Latin verb stupere, for being numb or astonished, and is related to stupor. In Roman culture, the stupidus was the professional fall guy in the theatrical mimes.
What is the real meaning of stupid?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1a : slow of mind : obtuse. b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner. c : lacking intelligence or reason : brutish.
| unintelligent | ignorant |
|---|---|
| half-witted | idiotic |
| moronic | imbecilic |
| imbecile | obtuse |
| doltish | gullible |
When did dumb start meaning stupid?
19th century
What’s the difference between stupid and dumb?
As adjectives the difference between dumb and stupid is that dumb is unable to speak; lacking power of speech while stupid is lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
What is worse than being ignorant?
Half knowledge is worse than ignorance. Thomas B. Macaulay – Forbes Quotes.
Is ignorance is bliss a cliche?
409 b.c.) and quoted by Erasmus in the early sixteenth century, the precise wording of the cliché comes from the closing lines of Thomas Gray’s poem, “Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College” (1742): “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” Both it and blissful ignorance became clichés in the nineteenth …
What’s true bliss?
Bliss is a state of complete happiness or joy. Marriage is often associated with this joyous feeling: people who are married and still in love are described as living in wedded bliss.
What does Blue Bliss mean?
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What does Blue Bliss mean in fashion?
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What does euphoric bliss mean?
In the 21st century, euphoria is generally defined as a state of great happiness, well-being and excitement, which may be normal, or abnormal and inappropriate when associated with psychoactive drugs, manic states, or brain disease or injury.
What are bliss colors?
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Why do I feel euphoric?
People experiencing euphoria may feel carefree, safe, and free of stress. This emotion can be either a normal reaction to happy events or a symptom of substance abuse and certain mental health conditions. Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter responsible for euphoria.
Does coffee cause euphoria?
Acute doses of caffeine produce mild, subjective psychostimulant effects, which may promote its use. For example, doses ranging from 30 to 200 mg increase reports of positive mood,16–19 alertness,17,20 and feelings of euphoria.
What drug makes you not feel anything?
Commonly found in pain relievers, acetaminophen gets rid of more than just physical agony – it also diminishes emotions. Commonly found in pain relievers, acetaminophen gets rid of more than just physical agony — it also diminishes emotions.
Can love make you feel euphoric?
Euphoria. That giddy, euphoric excitement you feel when spending time with the person you love (or seeing them across the room, or hearing their name)? You can trace this entirely normal effect of falling in love back to the neurotransmitter dopamine.
How do you feel when you fall in love?
Falling in love with someone can feel exciting, even exhilarating. But over time, these feelings may settle into something that feels a little different. This love might seem mellow or calm….You feel charged and euphoric around them
- pleasure.
- giddiness.
- nervous excitement.
- euphoria.
Can you fall in love after 2 months?
Two months. But it depends on the person and the state of the relationship, and knowing when you’re really in love, or whether you’re just in need. If you don’t feel you love someone after one or two months, you may never love them.
Does love at first sight exist?
It’s certainly possible to fall in love at first sight—but there’s a catch. But it isn’t love—not the kind of love that marriage requires over the long haul. O’Neill has found from her time with clients that the concept of love at first sight is much more about an immediate physical attraction, which often plays out.
How long does it take to fall in love long distance?
About 80 percent of the couples considered their relationship committed or serious, and the average length of their relationships was 22 months. On average, the long-distance couples had been separated for about 17 months.
What is another word for Stupid?
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dumb
ability, property
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dull
characteristic, character trait
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foolish
behaviour, mental condition
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doltish
ability, obtuse
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senseless
mental condition, foolish
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unintelligent
mental condition, obtuse
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obtuse
ability, unintelligent
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silly
foolish, mental condition
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thick
ability, obtuse
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idiotic
foolish, unintelligent
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nonsensical
foolish, absurd
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dense
ability, unintelligent
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witless
foolish, irrational
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dopey
action, thick
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absurd
property, senseless
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asinine
property, inane
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slow
character trait, dull
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brainless
unintelligent, irresponsible
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daft
property
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simple
mental condition, property
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mindless
unintelligent, irresponsible
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fatuous
inane
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dim
thick, irresponsible
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inane
ridiculous, irresponsible
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imbecilic
irresponsible
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dolt
meathead
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thickheaded
thick
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crazy
thick, senseless
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ludicrous
inane
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unthinking
improvident
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moronic
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dazed
stupefied
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imbecile
idiot, moron
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stupefied
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unwise
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ridiculous
senseless, inane
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preposterous
absurd
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insane
senseless, inane
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inept
irrational
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pointless
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Another word for “stupid”!!! Are you searching for other words for “stupid”? Here are useful synonyms words for stupid to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary.
List of Other Words for Stupid
- Dumb
- Silly
- Foolish
- Idiotic
- Thick
- Gormless
- Dorky
- Dunce
- Dolt
- Doofus
- Dumbo
- Dope
- Lummox
- Cretin
- Ignoramus
- Naive
- Senseless
- Laughable
- Futile
- Ludicrous
- Crass
- Dull
- Unintelligent
- Obtuse
- Absurd
- Moron
- Brainless
- Clod
- Dimwit
- Chump
Stupid Synonyms Examples
Dumb
- The questions were set up to make her look dumb.
Silly
- My best friend tells me that I am silly to be upset about this.
Foolish
- I thought the whole idea was just a foolish and dangerous delusion.
Idiotic
- I am rather chary of making too many idiotic mistakes.
Thick
- Sometimes, you can be really thick.
Gormless
- He just sat there with his mouth open looking really gormless.
Dorky
- Stop talking to yourself. If you keep acting so dorky, you’ll never…
Dunce
- It is very impolite to call others a dunce.
Dolt
- He’s a first-class dolt who insists on doing things his way.
Doofus
- Hurry up, doofus. I don’t have all day.
Dumbo
- Don’t call me a dumbo!
Dope
- You’ve got the picture upside-down, you dope!
Lummox
- Be careful, you big lummox, you just stamped on my foot!
Cretin
- Andy is one of the most incompetent cretins I’ve ever met!
Ignoramus
- When it comes to music, I’m a complete ignoramus.
Naive
- It’s naive to think that teachers are always tolerant.
Senseless
- It was an absolutely senseless act of violence.
Laughable
- It would be laughable if it wasn’t so serious.
Futile
- It was futile to continue the negotiations.
Ludicrous
- He looked ludicrous in that suit!
Crass
- He made crass comments about her worn-out clothes.
Dull
- His dull speeches often underwhelm his audiences.
Unintelligent
- He believes him to be a weak and unintelligent man.
Obtuse
- I’ve really been very obtuse and stupid.
Absurd
- Don’t be so absurd! Of course, I want you to come.
Moron
- I used to think that Gordon was a moron.
Brainless
- What a brainless thing to do!
Clod
- Don’t be such a clod!
Dimwit
- There’s no smoke, no fire, you dimwit.
Chump
- You are a chump! Why did you tell her that?
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List of Stupid Synonyms in English
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Other words for stupid in English! Daily used other words for stupid are blind, balmy, ass, absurd, cold, confused, jerky, dim, Inane, Inept, Injudicious, and Insane. Many other important words for stupid are also described with their daily used sentences and other relevant words.
Synonyms of Stupid
1- Dumb
2- Idiotic
3- Vacuous
4- Brainless
5- Clueless
6- Ignorant
7- Dodo
8- Inane
9- Moronic
10- Obtuse
11- Senseless
12- Slowwitted
13- Thick
14- Airheaded
15- Boneheaded
16- Dull
17- Feebleminded
18- Halfwitted
19- Mindless
20- Simpleminded
Other Words for Stupid
1- Absurd
2- Airhead
3- Ass
4- Awkward
5- Backward
6- Balmy
7- Barmy
8- Batty
9- Blind
10- Blockhead
11- Block-headed
12- Bloody
13- Blunt
14- Bonehead
15- boring
16- Bovine
17- Brainless
18- Childish
19- Chump
20- Clod
21- Cloddish
22- Cockeyed
23- Confused
24- Coot
25- Crackpot
26- Crass
27- Crazy
28- Credulous
29- Cretin
30- Crossbow
31- Cuckoo
32- Daffy
33- Daft
34- Dazed
35- Deficient
36- Delayed
37- Dense
38- Dim
39- Dimwit
40- Dim-witted
41- Dippy
42- Dipstick
43- Ditz
44- Dizzy
45- Dodo
46- Dolt
47- Doltish
48- Dope
49- Dopey
50- Dork
51- Dorky
52- Dotard
53- Dotty
54- Douche
55- Dozy
56- Dry
57- Dull
58- Dullard
59- Dull-witted
60- Dumb
61- Dumb-ass
62- Dumbbell
63- Dumber
64- Dumbo
65- Dum-dum
66- Dummy
67- Dunce
68- Dunderhead
69- Empty
70- Empty-headed
71- Farcical
72- Fat
73- Fathead
74- Fatuous
75- Feeble-minded
76- Flat
77- Fool
78- Foolish
79- Frivolous
80- Funny
81- Futile
82- Germless
83- Germless
84- Goofball
85- Goofing
86- Goofy
87- Gullible
88- Half-assed
89- Half-baked
90- Halfwit
91- Half-witted
92- Harebrained
93- Heavy
94- Humdrum
95- Idiot
96- Idiotic
97- Ignoramus
98- Ignorant
99- Ill-advised
100- Illogical
101- Imbecilic
102- Impoverished
103- Inane
104- Inept
105- Injudicious
106- Insane
107- Insensitive
108- Insipid
109- Irksome
110- Irrational
111- Irresponsible
112- Jackass
113- Jag off
114- Jejune
115- Jerkoff
116- Jerky
117- Jug head
118- Knuckle-dragger
119- Knucklehead
120- Lame
121- Laughable
122- Learn
123- Lethargic
124- Light-headed
125- Loggerhead
126- Loon
127- Loser
128- Ludicrous
129- Lummox
130- Lumpish
131- Lunatic
132- Mad
133- Madcap
134- Meaningless
135- Meatball
136- Meathead
137- Mindless
138- Miserable
139- Monotonous
140- Moron
141- Moronic
142- Naive
143- Nincompoop
144- Ninny
145- Nonsensical
146- Numbskull
147- Nuts
148- Nutty
149- Obtuse
150- Outlandish
151- Pathetic
152- Pinhead
153- Pointless
154- Poor
155- Preposterous
156- Prosaic
157- Rash
158- Retarded
159- Ridicule
160- Ridiculous
161- Risible
162- Sap
163- Sappy
164- Screwball
165- Screwy
166- Senseless
167- Shallow
168- Short-sighted
169- Silly
170- Silly goose
171- Simple
172- Simpleminded
173- Simpleton
174- Slow
175- Slow-witted
176- Sluggish
177- Soft
178- Stolid
179- Stunned
180- Stupefied
181- Tedious
182- Thick
183- Thickhead
184- Thickheaded
185- Thick-witted
186- Thoughtless
187- Tiresome
188- Torpid
189- Turkey
190- Twit
191- Unfortunate
192- Unimaginative
193- Unintelligent
194- Unreasonable
195- Unthinking
196- Unwise
197- Useless
198- Vacuous
199- Vapid
200- Wacky
201- Wild
202- Witless
203- Wrong
204- Zany
Other Ways to Say Stupid
Here are some other ways to call someone stupid;
Ways to Call someone stupid in a smart way
1- Inept
2- Clueless
3- Obtuse
4- Dimwitted
5- Incapable
6- Ignoramus
7- Illogical
8- Doltish
9- Uninformed
10- Benighted
Stupid synonym slang
1- Dum-dum
2- Pinhead
3- Airhead
4- Bonehead
5- Blockhead
6- Dunce
7- Knucklehead
8- Dummy
9- Bozo
10- Nincompoop
Another word for unintelligent
1- Thick-witted
2- Dense
3- Slow
4- Inconsiderate
5- Feebleminded
6- Dullard
7- Imbecilic
8- Simpleton
9- Halfwit
10- Muddleheaded
Old words for idiots
1- Chawbacon
2- Mooncalf
3- Lackwit
4- Noodle
5- Sot
6- Gaby
7- Widgeon
8- Tomfool
9- Mome
10- Jackass
Another word for stupidity and foolishness
1- Imbecility
2- Absurdity
3- Idiocy
4- Lunacy
5- Inanity
6- Folly
7- Fatuity
8- Simplicity
9- Senselessness
10- Stupidity
Another word for stupid idea
1- Impractical
2- Quixotic
3- Unworkable
4- Absurd
5- Preposterous
6- Ludicrous
7- Fatuous
8- Inane
9- Asinine
10- Naiveté
Phrases to describe the stupidity
1- Lack of common sense
2- An overinflated ego
3- Misguided beliefs
4- Misplaced confidence
5- Poor judgment
6- Underestimating the situation
7- Not thinking things through
8- Ignoring advice
9- Being too trusting
10- A lack of understanding
11- An inability to learn from mistakes
12- Not making an effort to understand
13- Jumping to conclusions without evidence
14- Susceptible to manipulation
15- Hasty decision making
16- Unrealistic expectations
17- Failing to consider consequences
18- A lack of wisdom
19- Short-sightedness
20- Living in a fantasy world.
Plain stupid synonym
1- Idiotic
2- Brainless
3- Daft
4- Dull
5- Ignorant
6- Insensible
7- Moronic
8- Oblivious
9- Unintelligent
10- Boneheaded
Stupid Synonyms In Example Sentences
Airhead: Don’t be such an airhead.
Ass: Don’t be such an ass.
Awkward: The situation was very awkward.
Backward: The country was very backward in its policies.
Balmy: The weather was so balmy and warm.
Barmy: He was acting a little barmy.
Batty: She’s a little batty.
Blind: The person was blind and couldn’t see.
Blockhead: Don’t be such a blockhead.
Block-headed: He’s too block-headed to see the truth.
Bloody: That was a bloody mess.
Blunt: That knife is too blunt to cut.
Bonehead: You’re such a bonehead.
Boring: The lecture was so boring.
Bovine: He had a bovine expression on his face.
Brainless: Don’t be so brainless.
Childish: Stop acting so childish.
Chump: You’re such a chump.
Clod: He’s such a clod.
Cloddish: He was being very cloddish.
Cockeyed: That plan was completely cockeyed.
Confused: She was very confused by the instructions.
Coot: He’s such a coot.
Crackpot: That theory is completely crackpot.
Crass: He was being very crass.
Crazy: That idea is completely crazy.
Credulous: Don’t be so credulous.
Cretin: He’s such a cretin.
Crossbow: He was holding a crossbow.
Cuckoo: That person is completely cuckoo.
Daffy: That comment was so daffy.
Daft: He was acting very daft.
Dazed: She was dazed and confused.
Deficient: The product was deficient and flawed.
Delayed: The train was delayed by an hour.
Dense: He was being deliberately dense.
Dim: The room was dimly lit.
Dimwit: He was acting like a dimwit.
Dim-witted: Don’t be so dim-witted.
Dippy: She was acting very dippy.
Dipstick: Don’t be such a dipstick.
Ditz: She’s such a ditz.
Dizzy: The room was spinning and she felt dizzy.
Dodo: He’s such a dodo.
Dolt: Don’t be such a dolt.
Doltish: Your behavior is very doltish.
Dope: He’s such a dope.
Dopey: She felt dopey and tired.
Dork: You’re such a dork.
Dorky: That outfit was so dorky.
Dotard: He’s such a dotard.
Dotty: She’s a little dotty.
Douche: Don’t be such a douche.
Dozy: He felt dozy and sleepy.
Dry: That joke was so dry.
Dull: The movie was very dull and boring.
Dullard: He’s such a dullard.
Dull-witted: He was too dull-witted to understand.
Dumb: He was acting very dumb.
Dumb-ass: Don’t be such a dumb-ass.
Dumbbell: He’s such a dumbbell.
Dumber: That idea is even dumber.
Dumbo: Don’t be such a dumbo.
Dum-dum: He’s such a dum-dum.
Dummy: Don’t be such a dummy.
Dunce: You’re such a dunce.
Dunderhead: He’s such a dunderhead.
Empty: The box was empty.
Empty-headed: He was too empty-headed to understand.
Farcical: The situation was so farcical.
Fat: She felt fat and bloated.
Fathead: Don’t be such a fathead.
Fatuous: His comments were completely fatuous.
Feeble-minded: He was too feeble-minded to understand.
Flat: The soda was flat and tasteless.
Fool: Don’t be such a fool.
Foolish: That decision was very foolish.
Frivolous: The argument was very frivolous.
Funny: That joke was so funny.
Futile: That effort was completely futile.
Germless: The environment was completely germless.
Goofball: Don’t be such a goofball.
Goofing: He was goofing around.
Goofy: That idea is so goofy.
Gullible: Don’t be so gullible.
Half-assed: That attempt was very half-assed.
Half-baked: That plan was completely half-baked.
Halfwit: He’s such a halfwit.
Illogical: That argument is completely illogical.
Imbecilic: It was an imbecilic decision.
Impoverished: The family was impoverished and struggling.
Inane: His comments were completely inane.
Inept: He was an inept driver.
Injudicious: It was an injudicious move.
Insane: He was acting insane.
Insensitive: It was insensitive of you to say that.
Insipid: The soup was insipid and flavorless.
Irksome: That noise is so irksome.
Irrational: Your behavior is completely irrational.
Irresponsible: He was being very irresponsible.
Jackass: Stop being a jackass.
Jag off: He’s such a jag off.
Jejune: The presentation was jejune and uninteresting.
Jerkoff: Don’t be a jerkoff.
Jerky: The meat was tough and jerky.
Jug head: You’re acting like a jug head.
Knuckle-dragger: He’s such a knuckle-dragger.
Knucklehead: You’re such a knucklehead.
Lame: The excuse was really lame.
Laughable: Your joke was so laughable.
Learn: Let’s learn something new today.
Lethargic: He felt lethargic and tired all day.
Light-headed: She felt light-headed and dizzy.
Loggerhead: Don’t be such a loggerhead.
Loon: He’s a complete loon.
Loser: Stop acting like a loser.
Ludicrous: That idea is completely ludicrous.
Lummox: He’s such a lummox.
Lumpish: She was feeling lumpish and unenergetic.
Lunatic: He’s a complete lunatic.
Mad: She was feeling mad and frustrated.
Madcap: It was a madcap adventure.
Meaningless: That conversation was completely meaningless.
Meatball: Don’t be such a meatball.
Meathead: He’s such a meathead.
Mindless: That task was completely mindless.
Miserable: He felt miserable and depressed.
Monotonous: The job was very monotonous.
Moron: Don’t be such a moron.
Moronic: Your behavior is completely moronic.
Naive: She was too naive to understand.
Nincompoop: He’s a complete nincompoop.
Ninny: Don’t be such a ninny.
Nonsensical: That statement was completely nonsensical.
Numbskull: You’re such a numbskull.
Nuts: That idea is completely nuts.
Nutty: He’s acting a little nutty.
Obtuse: He was being deliberately obtuse.
Outlandish: That outfit was so outlandish.
Pathetic: Your excuse was really pathetic.
Pinhead: You’re such a pinhead.
Pointless: That conversation was completely pointless.
Poor: The family was very poor and struggling.
Preposterous: That idea is completely preposterous.
Prosaic: The writing was very prosaic and dull.
Rash: He made a rash decision.
Retarded: Don’t use that word, it’s offensive.
Ridicule: Stop ridiculing me.
Ridiculous: That statement was completely ridiculous.
Risible: The situation was so risible.
Sappy: The movie was too sappy for my taste.
Screwball: That plan is completely screwball.
Screwy: That situation was really screwy.
Senseless: That act was completely senseless.
Shallow: Don’t be so shallow.
Short-sighted: That decision was too short-sighted.
Silly goose: Stop acting like a silly goose.
Silly: That joke was so silly.
Simple: The solution was very simple.
Simpleminded: He was too simpleminded to understand.
Simpleton: Don’t be such a simpleton.
Slow: The turtle was moving very slow.
Slow-witted: He was too slow-witted to get the joke.
Sluggish: The car was sluggish and slow.
Soft: That pillow was very soft.
Stolid: He had a stolid expression on his face.
Stunned: She was stunned by the news.
Stupefied: He was stupefied by the sight.
Tedious: The task was very tedious and boring.
Thick: The fog was so thick you could hardly see.
Thickhead: You’re such a thickhead.
Thickheaded: Don’t be so thickheaded.
Thick-witted: He was too thick-witted to understand.
Thoughtless: Your comment was very thoughtless.
Tiresome: That conversation was so tiresome.
Torpid: He felt torpid and sluggish.
Turkey: Don’t be such a turkey.
Twit: Don’t be such a twit.
Unfortunate: That situation was very unfortunate.
Unimaginative: The design was very unimaginative.
Unintelligent: He was too unintelligent to understand.
Unreasonable: That request was completely unreasonable.
Unthinking: Don’t act so unthinking.
Unwise: That decision was very unwise.
Useless: That tool was completely useless.
Vacuous: She had a vacuous expression on her face.
Vapid: The conversation was very vapid and dull.
Wacky: That idea was so wacky.
Wild: The party was wild and crazy.
Witless: Don’t be so witless.
Wrong: That statement was completely wrong.
Zany: That outfit was so zany.
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