stupid

/ˈstü-pəd/

Middle French stupide, from Latin stupidus, from stupēre to be numb, be astonished

adjective

  1. slow of mind : obtuse

  2. given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner

  3. lacking intelligence or reason : brutish

stupid dull dense crass dumb mean lacking in power to absorb ideas or impressions. stupid implies a slow-witted or dazed state of mind that may be either congenital or temporary. dull suggests a slow or sluggish mind such as results from disease, depression, or shock.

noun

  1. a stupid person