idiot
noun
an utterly foolish or senseless person.
idiots
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pluralof idiot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We all feel like idiots for not trying to buy it at $135,” he said, referring to the stock’s initial listing price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
This space has been littered with criticism of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and other local legends who occasionally acted like idiots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
"They are not idiots - they know that social media will film and amplify these videos for them and and they have made sure the response looks national."
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Sortor later complained that he was detained, saying “these idiots called the police on me, saying I had a gun and was ‘running innocent protestors over.’”
From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2026
It’s played barefoot by idiots like Marv, who’s conned me into playing the last few years.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
