B1adjectiveinformalemotions
US/ˈstuː.pɪd/
UK/ˈstjuː.pɪd/
not intelligent or sensible; also used about things that annoy you
In context
It was stupid of me to leave my phone in the taxi.
Don't feel stupid for asking questions; that's how everyone learns.
This stupid printer jams every time I'm in a hurry!
Words that go with stupid
adjective + noun
- stupid mistakeI made a stupid mistake and sent the email to the wrong person.
- stupid questionThere's no such thing as a stupid question.
- stupid thingThat was a stupid thing to say.
- stupid ideaQuitting my job without a plan was a stupid idea.
adverb + adjective
- pretty stupidI felt pretty stupid when I realised my mistake.
- really stupidIt's really stupid to drive after drinking.
adjective + preposition
- stupid ofIt was stupid of him to lie to his boss.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It was stupid for me to forget the keys.Correct: It was stupid of me to forget the keys.