Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A person who lacks good sense or judgment and often makes foolish decisions.
Idiot
/ˈɪdiət/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
He called me an idiot for not knowing.Don't be an idiot, follow the instructions carefully.
Etymology:
Derived from the Greek word idiōtēs meaning private person, layman, used derogatorily in Latin as idiota to mean ignorant person. Used in English from the late Middle Ages.
Usage Statistics:
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