ˈas ə nˌīn, ˈaas- sometimes ˈaz- adjective
Etymology: Latin asininus, from asinus ass + -inus -ine — more at ass
1. : of, relating to, or resembling an ass or asses
this interesting animal is definitely horselike although it has asinine characteristics as well — R.S.Summerhays
2. : unintelligent , stupid , silly , obstinate
a man so asinine that he looks for gratitude in this world — H.L.Mencken
a polite smile at what he thought an asinine joke — Dashiell Hammett
Synonyms: see simple