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Stupid Meaning, Examples, and Common Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：lacking intelligence (stupid)
stupid
/ˈstuːpɪd/
adj.
not clever, slow to learn or understand things, lacking intelligence.
lacking intelligence
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/ˈlækɪŋ ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
adj.
Describes a person who is not clever and has difficulty understanding or learning.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'stupere' (be stunned) + '-id' (adjective suffix).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a 'stupid' student who stares blankly at a book, unable to understand.
📖 Example
He felt incredibly stupid when he realized he had been struggling with a problem that had a very simple solution.
He felt incredibly stupid when he realized he had been struggling with a problem that had a very simple solution.
🔗 Collocations
stupid mistake – a mistake resulting from a lack of careful thought or intelligence
stupid question – a question that shows a lack of understanding or common sense
feel stupid – to experience embarrassment or frustration due to one's own lack of intelligence
🔄 Synonyms
dull (adj.) – lacking sharpness or intelligence; slow to learn
slow (adj.) – not quick to understand or learn
unintelligent (adj.) – lacking intelligence or mental capacity
🚫 Antonyms
intelligent (adj.) – having or showing a high level of mental ability
smart (adj.) – quick to learn and understand
clever (adj.) – mentally sharp and quick-witted
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originally from Latin 'stupidus', meaning 'struck senseless' or 'amazed'; evolved to mean 'slow-witted' in English.
Meaning 2：silly or foolish (stupid)
stupid
/ˈstuːpɪd/
adj.
describes an action, idea, or situation that is very silly, annoying, or not sensible.
silly or foolish
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/ˈsɪli ɔːr ˈfuːlɪʃ/
adj.
Refers to an action, idea, or situation that is very silly, annoying, or not sensible.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
It was such a stupid accident; I spilled milk all over my laptop because I wasn't paying attention.
It was such a stupid accident; I spilled milk all over my laptop because I wasn't paying attention.
🔗 Collocations
stupid idea – an idea that is very silly or illogical
stupid game – a game that is pointless or annoying
stupid comment – a comment that is offensive or lacking sense
🔄 Synonyms
foolish (adj.) – showing a lack of good sense or judgment
absurd (adj.) – wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
ridiculous (adj.) – deserving or inviting mockery; absurd
🚫 Antonyms
sensible (adj.) – having or showing good sense or judgment
wise (adj.) – having experience, knowledge, and good judgment
reasonable (adj.) – based on or showing good sense; logical
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