stupid

English

/ˈstjuːpɪd/, /ˈst(j)upɪd/, /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/, /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/

adj
Definitions
  • Lacking in intelligence or exhibiting the quality of having been done by someone lacking in intelligence.
  • To the point of stupor.
  • (archaic) Characterized by or in a state of stupor; paralysed.
  • (archaic) Lacking sensation; inanimate; destitute of consciousness; insensate.
  • Dulled in feeling or sensation; torpid
  • (slang) Amazing.
  • (slang) Darn, annoying.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French stupide derived from Latin stupidus (struck senseless, amazed, senseless) derived from Proto-Indo-European *(s)tup-, *(s)tew- (push, hit, stand, stay), *(s)tewp- (push, stick, strike).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*(s)tewp-

Gloss

push, stick, strike

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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