unintelligent — lacking intelligence or the ability to understand; not smart
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lacking intelligence or the ability to understand; not smart
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
Example Sentences
- Wearing white pants to a spaghetti eating contest was quite unintelligent.
- The unintelligent criminal left his ID card at the crime scene.
- Don't make unintelligent assumptions without checking the facts first.
unintelligent
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/]
lacking intelligence or the ability to understand; not smart
lacking intelligence or the ability to understand; not smart
Be diligent, not negligent, to avoid being unintelligent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the adjective 'intelligent,' which originates from the Latin 'intelligere,' meaning 'to choose between' or 'to understand' (from 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'legere' meaning 'to choose' or 'to read'). The negation prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
un- (not) + intelligent (smart, discerning). The root 'intelligent' itself breaks down into inter- (between) + legere (to choose/read).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Wearing white pants to a spaghetti eating contest was quite unintelligent.”
“The unintelligent criminal left his ID card at the crime scene.”
“Don't make unintelligent assumptions without checking the facts first.”
“His unintelligent investment choices cost him a fortune.”
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