Synonyms

moronic

American

[muh-ron-ik] / məˈrɒn ɪk /

adjective

showing a lack of good sense; stupid or idiotic.

You really couldn't invent a more pathetically incompetent, moronic, self-deluded jackass of a character than this.

Other Word Forms

moronically adverb

Etymology

Origin of moronic

moron ( def. ) + -ic

Example Sentences

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Despite this catalog of current and easily predictable future horrors, America keeps up a façade of normality: the manic cheerfulness of TV newscasters, the moronic sitcoms, the contrived crime dramas.

From Salon • Sep. 1, 2025

Two men accused of chopping down the famous Sycamore Gap tree kept a wedge as a trophy in a felling that prosecutors described as a "moronic mission".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2025

Walsh indeed has become a star, fueled as well by his seemingly limitless gusto for posting juvenile put-downs in moronic back and forth disputes on X, formerly known as Twitter.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2023

Her defense has been to adopt a moronic façade.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2023

I’d been at my desk, eavesdropping on my old friends’ moronic instant messaging session, but I got to my feet pretty quick.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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