Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for asinine

asinine

[ as-uh-nahyn ]

adjective

  1. foolish, unintelligent, or silly; stupid:

    It is surprising that supposedly intelligent people can make such asinine statements.

  2. of or like an ass:

    asinine obstinacy;

    asinine features.



asinine

/ ˌæsɪˈnɪnɪtɪ; ˈæsɪˌnaɪn /

adjective

  1. obstinate or stupid
  2. resembling an ass


Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˈasiˌninely, adverb
  • asininity, noun

Discover More

Other Words From

  • asi·ninely adverb
  • as·i·nin·i·ty [as-, uh, -, nin, -i-tee], noun

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of asinine1

First recorded in 1600–10; from Latin asinīnus, equivalent to asin(us) ass 1 + -īnus -ine 1

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of asinine1

C16: from Latin asinīnus, from asinus ass 1

Discover More

Example Sentences

Is Olivia Pope an “Angry Black Woman,” as one asinine TV critic suggests?

That we find so hallowed and important, but also so asinine and silly?

She hypnotized Cory with her free spirit, freer hair, and asinine name, coaxing him out of his shell and into love with her.

Asinine comments like this leave the President looking like the only mature kid in town.

Funny how the ones deemed “geniuses” always act the most asinine in relationships.

"We are somewhat surprised," he said, knowing it for an asinine remark but afraid to risk his dignity by being plainer.

Morsfield, entirely objecting to asinine harness with him, mocked at his invocation and intonation of the name of Jove.

For these patriotic services the members of the asinine assembly are duly acknowledging their gratitude.

His faith was unshaken—in sheer asinine fatuity it was sublime.

One of them in particular, who shall be nameless, quite asinine.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

firkin

[fur-kin ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Asinesinking feeling, a