Idiotically
adverb
In a very stupid or foolish way.
He acted idiotically and lost all his money on a bad investment.
Often appears as...
- act idiotically
- behave idiotically
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a very stupid or foolish way.
He acted idiotically and lost all his money on a bad investment.
Often appears as...
- act idiotically
- behave idiotically
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Idiotically has a negative tone and suggests a lack of intelligence or thought.
Ignoring the danger signs, he idiotically continued on his way.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Use with caution as it can sound harsh or offensive if directed at someone.
She was criticized for responding idiotically to the serious question.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Most often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
He laughed as he recalled how they had idiotically missed the turn.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Idiotically has a negative tone and suggests a lack of intelligence or thought.
Ignoring the danger signs, he idiotically continued on his way.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Use with caution as it can sound harsh or offensive if directed at someone.
She was criticized for responding idiotically to the serious question.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Most often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
He laughed as he recalled how they had idiotically missed the turn.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Idiotically has a negative tone and suggests a lack of intelligence or thought.
Ignoring the danger signs, he idiotically continued on his way.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotionally Charged
Use with caution as it can sound harsh or offensive if directed at someone.
She was criticized for responding idiotically to the serious question.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Most often used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
He laughed as he recalled how they had idiotically missed the turn.
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Quote examples
Vincent Bugliosi
American Author
Though there are some notable exceptions, by and large the persistent ranting of the Warren Commission critics, some of whom were screaming the word 'conspiracy' before the fatal bullet had even come to rest, came to remind me, as H. L. Mencken said in a different context, of dogs barking idiotically through endless nights.
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Jonathan Lethem
American Writer
I just noticed recently that in one book after another I seem to find an excuse to find some character who, to put it idiotically simply, is allowed to talk crazy.
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Karin Slaughter
American Writer
I have a superhero complex. If I see anything bad happen, I run towards it, rather idiotically because, after all, what could I do?
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Vincent Bugliosi
American Author
Though there are some notable exceptions, by and large the persistent ranting of the Warren Commission critics, some of whom were screaming the word 'conspiracy' before the fatal bullet had even come to rest, came to remind me, as H. L. Mencken said in a different context, of dogs barking idiotically through endless nights.
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Jonathan Lethem
American Writer
I just noticed recently that in one book after another I seem to find an excuse to find some character who, to put it idiotically simply, is allowed to talk crazy.
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Karin Slaughter
American Writer
I have a superhero complex. If I see anything bad happen, I run towards it, rather idiotically because, after all, what could I do?
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