is stupider a real word?

Answer 1

If listing in a dictionary is enough proof, it is! For example , see the beginning of this entry for "stupid", which lists "-er", "-est" as forms derived from it.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/stupid

Actually, I believe "more stupid" is the more likely expression. Using the suffixed form is more likely for "stupidest".

The BASIC rule for taking the -er/-est suffixes (rather than using "more X", "most X") is the base word must be one syllable long, or two syllables but ending in a vowel, esp. Y

Thus:
bigger/biggest, brighter/brightestst, fuller/fullest
happier/happiest, funnier/funniest

BUT there are SOME three-syllable words that take the suffixes --esp. the "-est" suffix, at least in colloquial speech.

Thus, we speak of "the winningest coach" (though we would not use "winninger").

Answer 2

Stupider is a real word.

Answer 3

If you were to play the word in the English speaking world Scrabble Championship, it would be accepted!

My source is a vocabulary program which contains the verified word list.

Answer 4

Could be found in the dictionary (a modern one) but I don't think it is. I believe a person would be more stupid or less intelligent then the next guy!

But I many be more stupid or stupider on this subject!! LoL

Answer 5

Any word that is used between native speakers is a real word. Because "stupider" makes perfect sense to all native English speakers, it qualifies as an English word.

Answer 6

It is not a word. I am an English major so I know this answer is correct. See below.

Main Entry: 1stu·pid
Pronunciation: 'stü-p&d, 'styü-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French stupide, from Latin stupidus, from stupEre to be numb, be astonished -- more at TYPE
1 a : slow of mind : OBTUSE b : given to unintelligent decisions or acts : acting in an unintelligent or careless manner c : lacking intelligence or reason : BRUTISH
2 : dulled in feeling or sensation : TORPID
3 : marked by or resulting from unreasoned thinking or acting : SENSELESS
4 a : lacking interest or point b : VEXATIOUS, EXASPERATING
- stu·pid·ly adverb
- stu·pid·ness noun
synonyms STUPID, DULL, DENSE, CRASS, DUMB mean lacking in power to absorb ideas or impressions. STUPID implies a slow-witted or dazed state of mind that may be either congenital or temporary . DULL suggests a slow or sluggish mind such as results from disease, depression, or shock . DENSE implies a thickheaded imperviousness to ideas . CRASS suggests a grossness of mind precluding discrimination or delicacy . DUMB applies to an exasperating obtuseness or lack of comprehension .

Answer 7

spoken, yes, because i say it myself and i know a lot of people who say it too! :)

but actually it is not a formal written English word. for stupid, we use more or most before the word. applies to these words too: hectic, stubborn, purple, jealous, etc.

Answer 8

The preferred usage, for formal writing/speaking, is "more stupid" and "most stupid". If you're just talking with your friends, "stupider" and "stupidest" is fine if it feels more comfortable.