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adj. - Devoid of intelligence.

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  • Gardens can be sharp and spiky as well as rose-embowered and honeysuckle-twined: there are corners and settings where thistles are not such an asinine taste after all.
  • Adjective : It is surprising that supposedly intelligent people can make such asinine statements. ,asinine obstinacy; asinine features
  • -- where we get the word asinine -- are principally known for stubbornness, a demonstration of which is now in session.
  • I take being called asinine with a grain of salt, especially since asinine was spelled incorrectly.
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