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asinine
/ ˌæsɪˈnɪnɪtɪ; ˈæsɪˌnaɪn /
adjective
- obstinate or stupid
- resembling an ass
Derived Forms
- ˈˌԾԱ, adverb
- asininity, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- i·ԾԱl adverb
- ··Ծ··ٲ [as-, uh, -, nin, -i-tee], noun
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of asinine1
Example Sentences
He never quite gets around to addressing the grief that people might feel if a family member dies to prove some asinine theological point; he considers that to be "disastrous sentimentalism."
“Playing a national championship on a Monday night on January 20 is one of the most asinine things I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said.
I smiled politely; I found the remark asinine; I resolved to work it into conversation as soon as possible.
She: “There you go again, another reflexively asinine comment.”
Even if you buy the asinine notion that it's possible, it still doesn't make sense.
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What are other ways to say asinine?
The adjective asinine describes things that are foolish or unintelligent, as in asinine remarks. Do you know when to use asinine, fatuous, silly, inane, stupid, and foolish? Find out on .
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