adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of imbecility; showing extreme stupidity or lack of intelligence
Usage: offensive when applied to people with intellectual disabilities; dated medical/psychological term
Examples
- The plan was so imbecilic that no one took it seriously.
- His imbecilic remarks made the entire meeting uncomfortable.
- That was an imbecilic decision that cost the company thousands of dollars.
- The imbecilic logic of the argument fell apart under scrutiny.
- She dismissed his imbecilic suggestions without hesitation.