Meaning & use
idiot
A person regarded as very foolish, stupid, or lacking in common sense.
See it in a sentence
He felt like an idiot after locking his keys inside the running car.
Only an idiot would invest their entire savings in a single stock.
A note on using this word
Idiot is informal and can be harsh or insulting; softer alternatives like "silly" or "careless" are often better in polite or professional contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
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