How do you use "Imbecile" in a sentence?

You imbecile! What an imbecile. Don't be such an imbecile.

Imbecile

Q: What does "Imbecile" mean?

A stupid person; originally medical classification. 'Imbecile' is an insult for a stupid person. Originally medical term for moderate intellectual disability (IQ 26-50). Sounds more formal/educated than 'idiot' or 'moron' but has same medical history.

Slang Term BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

Meaning: A stupid person; originally medical classification.

蠢人；原为医学分类术语。

Una persona estúpida; originalmente una clasificación médica.

バカな人。もともとは医学的分類用語。

우둔한 자 (격식체 느낌의 모욕)

'Imbecile' is an insult for a stupid person. Originally medical term for moderate intellectual disability (IQ 26-50). Sounds more formal/educated than 'idiot' or 'moron' but has same medical history.

'Imbecile'是对愚蠢之人的侮辱。原本是指中度智力障碍（智商26-50）的医学术语。比'idiot'或'moron'听起来更正式、更有文化，但有着相同的医学历史。

'Imbecile' es un insulto para una persona estúpida. Originalmente era un término médico para la discapacidad intelectual moderada (CI 26-50). Suena más formal y culto que 'idiot' o 'moron', pero tiene la misma historia médica.

「Imbecile」はバカな人に対する侮辱語です。もともとは中等度知的障害（IQ 26-50）を指す医学用語でした。「idiot」や「moron」よりもフォーマルで教養のある響きがしますが、同じ医学的な歴史があります。

어리석은 사람에 대한 격식체 느낌의 모욕. 원래 심리학 용어였으며 지금은 구식이지만 과장된 효과를 위해 여전히 사용된다.

Examples

You imbecile!
你这个蠢货！
¡Imbécil!
この愚か者！
이 멍청이!
What an imbecile.
真是个蠢货
Vaya imbécil
なんて愚か者なんだ
정말 멍청한 놈.
Don't be such an imbecile.
别这么蠢
No seas tan imbécil
そんな愚かなことするな
그렇게 멍청하게 굴지 마.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪmbəsiːl/

Usage Guide

Context: insult

Tone: contemptuous

✓ Do Say

Sounds more educated than 'idiot'
比'idiot'听起来更有文化
Suena más culto que 'idiot'
「idiot」より教養のある響きがする
'idiot'보다 교양 있게 들린다

✗ Don't Say

Originally medical classification
原本是医学分类术语
Originalmente una clasificación médica
もともとは医学的分類用語
원래는 의학 분류 용어

Common Mistakes

Less common than 'idiot' but same meaning

Origin & History

From Latin 'imbecillus' (weak). Was medical classification for moderate intellectual disability between 'idiot' and 'moron.' Abandoned medically but remains as insult.

Etymology: Latin imbecillus (weak)

First recorded: 16th century, medical 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 16th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British comedy

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

ImbecileImbecilic