English Explanatory Dictionary

asinine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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.

Pronunciation

/ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ /ˈæs.ə.naɪn/ en-us-asinine.ogg en-au-asinine.ogg

Word forms

asinine more asinine most asinine

Etymology

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

Synonyms

asinary assy foolish obstinate donkeyish

Related words

asinicide

Derived words

asininely asinineness asininity
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