Meaning & use
stupid
Lacking intelligence, good sense, or sound judgment in a notable way.
See it in a sentence
It was a stupid mistake to leave the car unlocked in that neighborhood.
He felt stupid after realizing he had been arguing about the wrong date.
A note on using this word
Stupid is considered blunt and can be rude when applied directly to a person, so 'unwise' or 'foolish' are gentler alternatives.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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