idiot

noun
UK: /ˈɪdiət/
US: /ˈɪdiət/

  1. A very stupid person.

    1. Don't be an idiot, close the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. He drove the car into a tree I think he's an idiot. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

simpleton imbecile moron fool
idiot adjective

  1. Extremely foolish or senseless.

    1. That was an idiot thing to say. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only an idiot would try to climb that mountain in this weather. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "idiot" is /ˈɪdiət/ in British English and /ˈɪdiət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "idiot": simpleton, imbecile, moron, fool.

Example usage of "idiot": "Don't be an idiot, close the door.". More examples on the page.