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Meaning of asinine
The primary meaning of "asinine" is related to foolishness or absurdity.
Etymology of asinine
The word "asinine" has its roots in Latin, derived from "asinus," meaning donkey or ass, which was often used to symbolize foolishness or stupidity
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone as foolish or absurd
Synonyms
foolish
absurd
ridiculous
silly
preposterous
laughable
comical
amusing
entertaining
diverting
humorous
witty
idiotic
brainless
mindless
stupid
dim-witted
dense
obtuse
dull
idiotical
foolishness
imprudent
inane
fatuous
vacuous
vapid
senseless
nonsensical
illogical
irrational
unreasonable
impractical
unwise
thoughtless
careless
reckless
harebrained
scatterbrained
Definitions
- Extremely foolish or silly
- * Used to describe something that is absurd or ridiculous
- * Lacking intelligence or good sense
Usage Examples
- The asinine comments made by the politician sparked widespread criticism
- * It was asinine to think that the plan would work without any problems
- * The plot of the movie was so asinine that it was hard to watch
Antonyms
intelligent
wise
sensible
rational
reasonable
practical
prudent
thoughtful
careful
responsible
smart
clever
astute
sharp
perceptive
discerning
insightful
logical
sound
valid
well-reasoned
well-thought-out
brilliant
ingenious
creative