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# stupid

adjective (stupid, stupider/more stupid, stupidest/most stupid)

«stupid» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Stupid means not clever or not sensible: a stupid mistake. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#m1)
2. Stupid describes something silly or annoying: this stupid zip won't work. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#m2)

### In the lessons

At school and home, «stupid» is a rude word when said about a person, and many children are taught not to call anyone stupid because it hurts feelings; teachers prefer «silly», «careless» or «not a good idea». In safety talks, «doing something stupid» means taking a dangerous risk, like a dare. In stories, it shows anger or frustration. Phrases: a stupid mistake, don't be stupid, a stupid idea, stupid question.

### Examples

- It was a stupid mistake to leave the gate open. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x1)
- Calling someone stupid is unkind. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x2)
- This stupid printer is jammed again! [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x3)
- Climbing on the roof for a dare is stupid and dangerous. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x4)
- There is no such thing as a stupid question. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x5)
- I felt stupid when I forgot my lines. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x6)
- He did a stupid thing, but he said sorry. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x7)
- Don't stand there, looking so stupid." [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/#x8)

### Note

Comparatives: «more stupid» or «stupider». Rude when used about people: say «that was a silly idea» rather than «you are stupid». Making a mistake does not make someone stupid. Noun: stupidity.

## In Jewish tradition

In Proverbs and the Prophets, stupid means lacking wisdom, often from not caring about God or instruction.

**Interpretation.** The wisdom writers treat stupidity as a moral failing, not just a lack of learning. The fool refuses to learn.

### Note

Comparatives: «more stupid» or «stupider». Rude when used about people: say «that was a silly idea» rather than «you are stupid». Making a mistake does not make someone stupid. Noun: stupidity.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «stupid» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/S/stupid/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«stupid» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/stupid.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «stupid» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/S/stupid/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«stupid» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/stupid.html) on Mova free.