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asinine

/əˈsɪniːn/ adjective · British & US
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What does asinine mean?

adjective

Lacking sense or good judgment; foolish or absurd. Often used to describe something or someone that is ridiculous or illogical.

Example

"The politician's asinine decision to cut funding for education was met with widespread criticism."

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