stupid

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking the ability to learn or understand things. Marked by or deserving of contempt.

  - "Despite his intelligence, John was stupid when it came to understanding math."
  - "The stupid dog kept running into the same fence, not learning from its mistake."

• Not having the capacity to be wise or intelligent.

  - "Why did the little boy call his teacher stupid? Because she couldn't answer his question."
  - "The stupid thief was caught red-handed, leaving fingerprints at the scene of the crime."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈst(j)upɪd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

inept

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stupid
mug , slug , bug , tug , pug , hug , jug , rug , lug , dug , plug

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Stupor (en) : A state of mental or physical lethargy or torpor
   

2. Stupa (en) : A monument or temple in the Buddhist tradition, often containing relics
   

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Homophones

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1. Study (en) : The act of learning or gaining knowledge or skills
   

2. Studebaker (en) : An American automobile manufacturer
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stupid that leads to same result
stupid , stupider , stupidest , stupidly , stupidness , stupidnesses , stupids

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Forms

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stupider, stupidest, stupidly

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Etymology

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Old English stupor, from stupian, meaning 'to stun'. The word has Germanic and Latin roots.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stupid' is not considered a rude or offensive word in all cultures, and is sometimes used as a term of endearment.

2. In ancient Greece, the god Hermes was sometimes depicted as a messenger carrying a staff topped with a skull, symbolizing both wisdom and stupidity.

3. The term 'stupid' is derived from the Old English word 'stupor', which means 'to stun'.

4. The term 'stupid' is often used interchangeably with the term 'unintelligent'.

5. The term 'stupid' is not a technical term in psychology or psychiatry, but rather a colloquial term used to describe a lack of intelligence or understanding.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intelligence: The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills

2. Wisdom: The ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge and experience

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stupid' has been used to describe characters who lack common sense or intelligence, such as Sancho Panza from 'Don Quixote' and Fozzie Bear from 'The Muppets'. In art, 'stupid' has been depicted in various forms, including satirical and humorous works that poke fun at human folly.

How to Memorize "stupid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person who is not able to understand simple concepts or solve basic problems.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stupid' with a person who repeatedly makes the same mistake.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Silly People Understand Little' to remember the meaning of 'stupid'.

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