idiot (Meaning)
idiot (n)
a person of subnormal intelligence
idiot (n.)
A man in private station, as distinguished from one holding a public office.
An unlearned, ignorant, or simple person, as distinguished from the educated; an ignoramus.
A human being destitute of the ordinary intellectual powers, whether congenital, developmental, or accidental; commonly, a person without understanding from birth; a natural fool; a natural; an innocent.
A fool; a simpleton; -- a term of reproach.
Synonyms & Antonyms of idiot
Synonyms:
- oaf
- nitwit
- schlub
- hardhead
- lunkhead
- blockhead
- dolt
- fathead
- jackass
- pinhead
- bonehead
- loser
- clunk
- ignoramus
- yahoo
- prat
- deadhead
- fool
- dope
- cluck
- imbecile
- villain
- meathead
- dork
- know-nothing
- goof
- bubblehead
- chucklehead
- ninny
- golem
- stupe
- cretin
- dumbhead
- clown
- natural
- jerk
- turkey
- loon
- numskull
- dum-dum
- nimrod
- dunce
- schnook
- goon
- nincompoop
- dunderhead
- lunatic
- dullard
- half-wit
- dummkopf
- dip
- dummy
- mutt
- goose
- airhead
- doofus
- donkey
- simpleton
- dumb cluck
- numbskull
- dimwit
- knucklehead
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- chowderhead
- stinker
- scatterbrain
- lump
- snake
- boor
- heel
- ninnyhammer
- dumbbell
- ratbag
- cuddie
- hammerhead
- stock
- nit
- dodo
- zany
- buffoon
- madman
- clot
- skunk
- nut
- beast
- gander
- saphead
- woodenhead
- yo-yo
- booby
- shlub
- creep
- dim bulb
- cuddy
- lamebrain
- birdbrain
- loony
- noddy
- clodpoll
- gawk
- thickhead
- loggerhead
- clodpole
- mug
- noodle
- cad
- mome
Antonyms:
idiot Sentence Examples
- Calling someone an idiot is never productive in resolving conflicts.
- It's unkind to mock someone for their mistakes and label them as an idiot.
- She felt like such an idiot when she realized she had misunderstood the instructions.
- Using "idiot" as an insult only reflects poorly on the person saying it.
- He made an idiotic decision by investing all his money in that risky venture.
- It takes patience and understanding, not calling someone an idiot, to teach them new concepts.
- Resorting to name-calling like calling someone an idiot demonstrates a lack of maturity.
- She couldn't help but feel like an idiot after tripping over her own feet in front of everyone.
- He's not an idiot; he just needs a bit more time to grasp the concept.
- We need to promote a culture of respect where people are valued for their ideas, not dismissed as idiots for their mistakes.
FAQs About the word idiot
a person of subnormal intelligenceA man in private station, as distinguished from one holding a public office., An unlearned, ignorant, or simple person, as dis
moron, stupid, oaf, nitwit, schlub, hardhead, lunkhead, blockhead, dolt, fathead
thinker, intellectual, brain, intellect, thinker,genius, intellectual, sage, brain, sage
Calling someone an idiot is never productive in resolving conflicts.
It's unkind to mock someone for their mistakes and label them as an idiot.
She felt like such an idiot when she realized she had misunderstood the instructions.
Using "idiot" as an insult only reflects poorly on the person saying it.
