The modern English word “stupid” has a broad range of application, from
being slow of mind
(indicating a lack of intelligence, care or reason), dullness of feeling or sensation (torpidity, senseless, insensitivity), or lacking interest or point (vexing, exasperating).
How do you call someone stupid with big words?
- Dunderheaded. Definition: being a dunderhead. …
- Anserine. Definition: stupid, silly. …
- Blinkard. Definition: a stupid, slow-witted, or obtuse person. …
- Ignoration. Definition: complete or utter ignorance. …
- Addlepated. …
- Nescient. …
- Bêtise. …
- Stupid.
How do you know if you’re stupid?
- They always argue with you. Alan Turkus/Flickr. …
- They’re terse and sarcastic. Flickr/jackatothemon. …
- Their body language is rude. …
- They ignore you. …
- They laugh at you. …
- They act surprised when you succeed. …
- They never ask you for help. …
- They refuse to help you.
What is a fancy word for dumb?
Some common synonyms of dumb are
crass
, dense, dull, and stupid.
Whats does dumb mean?
1a :
lacking intelligence
: stupid pretended to be dumb. b : showing a lack of intelligence asking dumb questions a dumb look on his face. c : requiring no intelligence dumb luck.
What do u call a dumb person?
dim-witted, doltish,
dopey
. (also dopy), dorky.
What does a moron mean?
1 :
a foolish or stupid person
… once their business is over [clients] go right back to thinking you’re either a crook or a moron.
What does injudicious mean in English?
:
not judicious
: indiscreet, unwise injudicious outbursts.
Is stupider a word yes or no?
Stupider and stupidest are real words in good standing. While there are many (contradictory) rules on comparative and superlative adjectives, there is no rule against stupider and stupidest, and the words have a long history of usage.
What does douchebag mean in slang?
1 usually douche bag : a bag used for giving douches a rubber douche bag. 2 chiefly US slang :
an obnoxious, offensive, or disgusting person In America
even scummy douchebags like you should be able to catch a cold.— Stephen King.
What does simp mean in slang?
Simp is a slang
insult for men who are seen as too attentive and submissive to women
, especially out of a failed hope of winning some entitled sexual attention or activity from them. Translation? The word simp is meant to troll young men for doing anything for a girl to get some action he supposedly deserves.
What does Dunderheaded mean?
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas
readily. a comedy featuring the antics of dunderheaded criminals.
Is Google making us stupid book?
“Is Google Making Us Stupid?” is a
2008 article written by technologist Nicholas Carr
for The Atlantic, and later expanded on in a published edition by W. W. Norton.
What does infelicitous mean in English?
:
not felicitous
: such as. a : not appropriate or well-timed an infelicitous remark. b : awkward, unfortunate an infelicitous moment. Other Words from infelicitous Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About infelicitous.
What does flouting mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb. :
to treat with contemptuous disregard
: scorn flouting the rules. intransitive verb. : to indulge in scornful behavior Ah, you may flout and turn up your faces— Robert Browning.
