imbecile

The word “imbecile” has 3 syllables: im-be-cile

It's pronounced as /ˈɪmbəsaɪl/

What is synonym and antonym for imbecile?

In the thesaurus, “imbecile” has 19 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for imbecile

noun
1. A person with limited mental capacity who can perform tasks and think only like a young child, in medical circles meaning a person who lacks the capacity to develop beyond the mental age of a normal five to seven-year-old child.
2. A fool, an idiot.
adjective
1. Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak.

The teacher was appalled by the imbecile behavior of some students during class.
Making fun of someone's disability is not only cruel but also imbecile.
Despite his high position, his decisions were often regarded as imbecile by his colleagues.
The politician's imbecile remarks sparked outrage and condemnation from the public.
It's important not to underestimate individuals with disabilities or label them as imbecile based on stereotypes.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to imbecile, such as: absurd, asinine, brain, brainless, derisive, dumb, earnest.

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