Doltish
adjective
Being stupid and not thinking clearly.
He made a doltish mistake during the math test.
Often appears as...
- doltish mistake
- doltish behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Being stupid and not thinking clearly.
He made a doltish mistake during the math test.
Often appears as...
- doltish mistake
- doltish behavior
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Doltish suggests a lack of intelligence. It's an insult and might offend if used directly about a person.
His doltish reaction to the prank wasn't appreciated.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Use 'doltish' in casual settings or personal writing, but avoid it in formal or academic writing.
The character's doltish antics made everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Actions
Doltish can describe actions or decisions that seem unwise or show poor judgement.
Buying a car without checking it properly was a doltish move.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Doltish suggests a lack of intelligence. It's an insult and might offend if used directly about a person.
His doltish reaction to the prank wasn't appreciated.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Use 'doltish' in casual settings or personal writing, but avoid it in formal or academic writing.
The character's doltish antics made everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Actions
Doltish can describe actions or decisions that seem unwise or show poor judgement.
Buying a car without checking it properly was a doltish move.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Doltish suggests a lack of intelligence. It's an insult and might offend if used directly about a person.
His doltish reaction to the prank wasn't appreciated.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Use 'doltish' in casual settings or personal writing, but avoid it in formal or academic writing.
The character's doltish antics made everyone laugh.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Actions
Doltish can describe actions or decisions that seem unwise or show poor judgement.
Buying a car without checking it properly was a doltish move.
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