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Synonyms of asinine

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Another word for asinine is donkeyish. Other synonyms of asinine are foolish, obstinate, assy and asinary.

Synonyms and similar words for asinine

adjectiveVery foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.

adjectiveOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.

  • donkeyishResembling or characteristic of a donkey; asinine.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • assy informalLike or resembling an ass; asinine.
  • asinary obsoleteSynonym of asinine (“ass-like, donkey-like, in sutbbornness, foolishness, or other ways”).

Meaning of asinine

  1. adjective Very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.
  2. adjective Characteristic of an ass (an asshole): objectionably inconsiderate or jerky.
  3. adjective Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.

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Questions about synonyms of asinine

What is another word for asinine?
Asinine has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as donkeyish, foolish, obstinate, assy and asinary.
What does asinine mean?
Asinine means very foolish; failing to exercise intelligence or judgement or rationality.

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