Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

complete-idiot

noun

/kəmˈpliːt ˈɪdiət/

Definition

A person perceived as extremely foolish or lacking in common sense.

Examples

Calling him a complete idiot for forgetting the meeting was unfair; he was just overwhelmed with work.
She didn’t want to feel like a complete idiot for not knowing the answer.
His complete idiot move at the party made everyone laugh, even though he was embarrassed.

Meaning

The term ‘complete idiot’ is often used informally to describe someone whose actions or decisions seem to lack intelligence or basic reasoning skills. It is a derogatory phrase that emphasizes the extent of someone’s foolishness.