Definition of ASININE

asinine

Adjective Satellite

  • devoid of intelligence

Adj

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

Adjective

  • Extremely foolish or stupid.

Examples

  • Challenging a valid two-letter word is an ASININE move that wastes a turn.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 7

asinine: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
asinine: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
asinine: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

asinine: valid Words With Friends Word