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idiot

Pronunciation: [ˈɪdiət]

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Learn how to use idiot in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “insult”

(noun) a word used to describe someone who is acting very foolish or making bad decisions. When people call someone an idiot, they think that person is not using their brain well.

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He may not know much about sports, but he is not an idiot; he understands many other things.

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She called him an idiot for forgetting his homework, but it was just a mistake.

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Do you really think he is an idiot for making that choice?

Context: “intelligence”

(noun) an old-fashioned term used to refer to someone with a very low level of intelligence. This meaning is rarely used today and can be considered offensive.

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In the past, someone might have been called an idiot if they struggled with learning.

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It's not polite to call anyone an idiot, no matter their learning style.

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Why would anyone use the word idiot in a serious conversation about intelligence?

How to pronounce idiot

Pronunciation: [ˈɪdiət]

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