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UK//aɪ fiːl laɪk ən ˈɪdiət//US//aɪ fil laɪk ən ˈɪdiət//

Meaning of I feel like an idiot

A phrase indicating you feel foolish or silly about something.

In simple words: I think I am being foolish or silly.

I feel like an idiot in a sentence

  • After making that mistake, I really feel like an idiot.
  • When I forgot my keys at home, I thought, 'I feel like an idiot.'
  • 'I feel like an idiot' is how I often react when I forget something important.
  • When I spilled coffee on myself, I laughed and said, 'I feel like an idiot.'

How to use I feel like an idiot

This phrase is used in casual conversation, often humorously or self-deprecatingly. It's less suitable in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine yourself tripping and saying, 'I feel like an ID-e-o-t!'

Related words

Collocations with I feel like an idiot

  • feel like an idiot
  • act like an idiot
  • think like an idiot

Synonyms for I feel like an idiot

  • I'm being foolish
  • I seem silly
  • I'm acting stupid
  • I feel dumb

Common mistakes with I feel like an idiot

  • Using 'idiot' in formal settings where it might be offensive.
  • Confusing the phrase with 'I feel like an idiot,' which specifically denotes self-deprecation.

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Frequently asked questions about I feel like an idiot

What does I feel like an idiot mean?

I think I am being foolish or silly.

What is the definition of I feel like an idiot?

A phrase indicating you feel foolish or silly about something.

How do you use I feel like an idiot in a sentence?

After making that mistake, I really feel like an idiot.

Can you give another example of I feel like an idiot?

When I forgot my keys at home, I thought, 'I feel like an idiot.'

What are synonyms for I feel like an idiot?

Common alternatives include I'm being foolish, I seem silly, I'm acting stupid, I feel dumb.

What words go with I feel like an idiot?

It commonly pairs with feel like an idiot, act like an idiot, think like an idiot.

What are common mistakes when using I feel like an idiot?

Using 'idiot' in formal settings where it might be offensive. Confusing the phrase with 'I feel like an idiot,' which specifically denotes self-deprecation.

How do you pronounce I feel like an idiot?

US: //aɪ fil laɪk ən ˈɪdiət//, UK: //aɪ fiːl laɪk ən ˈɪdiət//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I feel like an idiot formal or informal?

"I feel like an idiot" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I feel like an idiot?

This phrase is used in casual conversation, often humorously or self-deprecatingly. It's less suitable in formal contexts.