Idiot
(noun)
- A foolish or incompetent person.
- A person with moderate to severe intellectual disability.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense "professional fool or jester"): via latin from greek idiōtēs "person lacking professional skill", from idios "private, individual".
Examples:
- He acted like an idiot and ruined the entire plan.
- The genius scientist was considered an idiot by some due to his odd behavior.
- Many people in the 19th century were institutionalized and labeled as idiots.
- The new recruit proved to be an idiot and couldn't follow simple instructions.
- People who think that way are just a bunch of idiots.