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Idiotic

7 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Utterly foolish or lacking in common sense in a reckless or dangerous way.

It was idiotic to attempt the crossing without proper equipment.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Syllables

id·i·ot·ic

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Synonyms

crackbrainedabsurdcockeyedderisorylaughableludicrousnonsensicalpreposterous

Antonyms

sensiblerationalwise

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Four vowels including three Is, ends in -TIC which is a common Wordle adjective ending

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, three I tiles needed, so best played when holding a vowel-heavy hand

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