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asinine.

Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/UK, US/ˈæs.ə.naɪn/UK, US
  1. Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.

  2. Characteristic of an ass (an asshole): objectionably inconsiderate or jerky.

  3. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.

Where this word comes from

From Latin asinīnus (“of a donkey or ass”).

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