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

However, last week a battalion commander called Oleksandr Shyrshyn was quoted as criticising the "moronic tasks" set by the military leadership as well as unjustified losses.

From BBC • May 21, 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

Yet, as the child version of Shazam nears 18, the character can’t stay moronic forever — and there won’t be anything interesting about him once he matures.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

The orange gadget must have been some sort of a camera or scanner—that was the only explanation I could drum up that Chubs didn’t shoot down as being moronic.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

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