Word
stupidly
Phoneticsstupid·ly
US/ˈstupədɫi/
UK/stjˈuːpɪdli/
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you are not thinking clearly or making good decisions. You use this when someone does something that is not smart or wise.
adv. in a manner that lacks intelligence, judgment, or common sense. Often used to describe actions that are irrational or self-destructive.
Examples
“He spent all his money stupidly on a new car.”
“The team played stupidly in the second half, making several avoidable mistakes that cost them the game.”
“The policy was criticized for being stupidly short-sighted, ignoring long-term environmental consequences in favor of immediate economic gains that proved fleeting.”
Examples
simple
“He spent all his money stupidly on a new car.”
contextual
“The team played stupidly in the second half, making several avoidable mistakes that cost them the game.”
complex
“The policy was criticized for being stupidly short-sighted, ignoring long-term environmental consequences in favor of immediate economic gains that proved fleeting.”
Etymology
From stupid + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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