idiotical
/ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪ.kəl/
ADJECTIVE
1. Extremely foolish or stupid
Showing a severe lack of intelligence, common sense, or sound judgment; characteristic of an idiot.
1.1. Foolish behavior and decisions
Describes actions, decisions, or behavior that demonstrate extremely poor judgment, recklessness, or a lack of common sense.
Synonyms
- foolish
- stupid
- asinine
- moronic
- harebrained
- brain-dead
- brainless
- doltish
- dim-witted
- senseless
- unwise
- ill-advised
- fatuous
- witless
Antonyms
Examples
- The speaker's arguments were not only illogical but also sounded downright idiotical.
- Sarah found herself shaking her head at the idiotical decisions made by the fictional characters in the movie.
- It's important to avoid making important decisions based on idiotical advice from unreliable sources.
Related Words
- idiot
- idiocy
- stupidity
- foolishness
- poor judgment
- recklessness
1.2. Unintelligent statements and ideas
Describes statements, arguments, or ideas that reveal a lack of reasoning, intelligence, or logical understanding.
Synonyms
- absurd
- illogical
- nonsensical
- irrational
- unreasonable
- fallacious
- inane
- preposterous
- ridiculous
- fatuous
- senseless
- unreasoned
Antonyms
Examples
- The student's essay was filled with idiotical statements that lacked any factual basis.
- The comedian's humor was often appreciated for its cleverness, but some found it too idiotical for their taste.
Related Words
- absurdity
- irrationality
- fallacy
- nonsense
- illogicality