Idiotic

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Negative EmotionPlay
The word 'idiotic' carries negative feelings and insults someone's intelligence. SlideCalling someone's suggestion idiotic can hurt their feelings.
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Common UsagePlay
'Idiotic' is often used to describe actions or ideas, rather than people directly. SlideThat was an idiotic decision rather than calling someone an idiot.
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Informal TonePlay
The term 'idiotic' is informal and best used in casual conversations or writing. SlideIn an informal chat: 'I can't believe I made such an idiotic mistake!'