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 114 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for idiot

airhead
beast
birdbrain
blockhead
bonehead
booby
boor
bubblehead
buffoon
cad
chowderhead
chucklehead
churl
clodpole
clodpoll
clot
clown
cluck
clunk
creep
cretin
cuddie
cuddy
cur
deadhead
dim bulb
dimwit
dip
dodo
dolt
donkey
doofus
dope
dork
dullard
dum-dum
dumb cluck
dumbbell
dumbhead
dummkopf
dummy
dunce
dunderhead
fathead
featherbrain
fool
gander
gawk
golem
goof
goon
goose
half-wit
hammerhead
hardhead
heel
ignoramus
imbecile
jackass
jerk
know-nothing
knucklehead
lamebrain
loggerhead
loon
loony
loser
lump
lunatic
lunkhead
madman
meathead
mome
moron
mug
mutt
muttonhead
natural
nimrod
nincompoop
ninny
ninnyhammer
nit
nitwit
noddy
noodle
numbskull
numskull
nut
oaf
pinhead
prat
ratbag
saphead
scatterbrain
schlub
schnook
shlub
simpleton
skunk
snake
stinker
stock
stupe
stupid
thickhead
tomfool
turkey
twit
villain
woodenhead
yahoo
yo-yo
zany

Antonyms for idiot

Renaissance man
brain
genius
intellect
intellectual
polymath
sage
sharpie
sharpy
thinker
whiz
wizard

Meanings of idiot

noun
1. A person of low general intelligence.
2. A person who makes stupid decisions; a fool.
3. 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.
adjective
1. Idiotic, stupid.

Example Sentences

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.

On this page you'll find 126 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to idiot, such as: Renaissance man, airhead, beast, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead, booby.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.