idiot

The word “idiot” has 3 syllables: id-i-ot.

It's pronounced as /ˈɪd.i.ət/.

What is synonym and antonym for idiot?

In the thesaurus, “idiot” has 5 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for idiot along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for idiot

A person of low general intelligence.
A person who makes stupid decisions; a fool.
A person of the lowest intellectual standing, a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal four-year-old; a person with an IQ below 30.

He felt like such an idiot after realizing he'd left his keys at home.
Sarah's exasperation was evident as she muttered under her breath about the idiot who had messed up the report.
Despite his reputation as an idiot, he managed to surprise everyone with his insightful comments during the meeting.
Calling someone an idiot isn't constructive
it's important to approach situations with empathy and understanding.
Despite his intelligence, he occasionally acted like a complete idiot in social situations.