Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
idiot
noun
ˈɪdiət
Definition
A person who is considered to be foolish or lacking in intelligence.
Examples
- Despite his education, he often acted like an idiot during discussions.
- Calling her an idiot did not help the situation and only escalated the argument.
Meaning
The term idiot is often used to describe someone who makes poor decisions or acts in an unreasonable way.
Synonyms
- fool
- dimwit
- simpleton
- nitwit
- moron
