Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Utterly stupid, extremely foolish: Describes a person, action, or idea that shows a profound lack of intelligence, wisdom, or common sense. It implies a level of stupidity that is complete and often willful or stubborn.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Hành động đó thật ngu xuẩn. (That action is utterly stupid.)
  • Anh ta quá ngu xuẩn để hiểu sự thật đơn giản đó. (He is too foolish to understand that simple truth.)
  • Đó là một quyết định ngu xuẩn dẫn đến thất bại. (It was a foolish decision that led to failure.)

Advanced Usage

• "ngu xuẩn hóa": to make (something/someone) appear stupid or foolish; to portray as foolish.
  • Bài báo đó cố tình ngu xuẩn hóa đối thủ chính trị. (That article deliberately tries to make the political opponent look foolish.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ngu (adj): stupid, dumb. A simpler, more common term for lacking intelligence.
  • Đừng có ngu! (Don't be stupid!)
• Xuẩn (adj): silly, daft. Often used in combination with "ngu" for emphasis, but can sometimes stand alone to imply a silly, thoughtless quality.
  • Nó hơi bị xuẩn. (He's a bit daft.)
• Ngu dốt (adj): ignorant, uneducated. Emphasizes a lack of knowledge or learning rather than just poor judgment.
• Đần độn (adj): idiotic, imbecilic. Similar to "ngu xuẩn" but can sometimes imply slowness or mental deficiency.

Synonyms

• Ngu ngốc: stupid, silly.
• Dại dột: imprudent, rash (often leading to foolish consequences).
• Khờ dại: simple-minded, naive.

Notes on Meaning and Connotation

• Strength: "Ngu xuẩn" is a strong, harsh, and derogatory term. It is more severe than just "ngu" (stupid) or "ngu ngốc" (silly).
• Judgment: It often carries a connotation of contempt and criticizes not just a lack of intelligence but also a lack of basic reasoning or an unwillingness to see obvious facts.
• Usage Caution: Due to its offensive strength, it should be used carefully, typically in informal or strongly critical contexts, and not in polite or formal conversation.

1. Utterly stupid