asinine
UK: ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn | US: ˈæs.ə.naɪn
adj. extremely foolish or stupid
adj. resembling or characteristic of a donkey
The word "asinine" derives from the Latin asinus (donkey), reflecting the animal's stereotypical association with stubbornness or foolishness. Over time, the suffix -ine was added to form an adjective, shifting the meaning from literal donkey-like traits to metaphorical stupidity. This evolution mirrors how animal traits are often anthropomorphized in language (e.g., "vulpine" for fox-like cunning).
His asinine remarks during the meeting embarrassed the entire team.
The politician’s asinine proposal was widely mocked.
Stop this asinine behavior—it’s beneath you.
The debate devolved into asinine name-calling.
She sighed at the asinine plot of the comedy film.