dopey
Americanadjective
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stupid; inane.
It was rather dopey of him to lock himself out.
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sluggish or befuddled from or as from the use of narcotics or alcohol.
adjective
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slang silly
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informal half-asleep or in a state of semiconsciousness, as when under the influence of a drug
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Dopey ideas like armed guards at single school entrances are proposed by politicians who have never apparently seen an American high school or a bored mall cop.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2022
She makes her way to a cottage in the forest that is inhabited by seven dwarfs named Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy and Dopey who all work in a nearby mine.
From Fox News • Jan. 25, 2022
Dopey dialogue and less-than-scrupulous continuity augment the ramshackle vibe of a movie that’s too inept to qualify as camp or cult.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2021
Considering Giuliani’s recent antics, the character that comes to mind is Dopey.
From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2018
You could leave the impression that unlikely things are happening at the same time: While Dopey sleeps late, he enjoys vigorous exercise.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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