Definition

Extremely foolish or silly; lacking intelligence or common sense.

Example

His asinine comments during the meeting made everyone roll their eyes.

Conversation

Did you see what he said in the meeting today?

Yeah, it was pretty asinine for sure.

I can't believe he thought that would work!

Right? Sometimes I wonder about his thought process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Asinine is derived from the Latin word "asinus" (meaning donkey). The suffix "-ine" (meaning of or relating to) is added to form an adjective. Thus, asinine describes something that is characteristic of a donkey, often implying foolishness or stupidity.

Memory Tip

Think of a donkey, which is often seen as a stubborn or foolish animal, to remember that 'asinine' refers to something foolish or silly.

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