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Is Stupider a Word?
Stupider appears in the word list Wordton searches, ENABLE plus a curated modern supplement, and scores 11 points in tile games.
Yes, it plays
tile score 11
a person who is not very bright
How to use it
Two-syllable adjectives sit on the boundary where English cannot decide between -er and more, which is why stupider feels shakier than smarter but steadier than beautifuler. Stupider is well attested and unremarkable in ordinary writing. More stupid is equally correct and sounds a little more deliberate, which some writers prefer when the comparison is pointed. There is no rule being broken either way. Length is the usual tiebreak. The shorter the adjective, the more natural the ending sounds, which is why nobody hesitates over dumber and plenty of people hesitate here.
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