Dullard

usgb/ˈdʌlɑːrd/
noun

A person who is not very smart or quick to understand things.

He was laughed at from school for being such a dullard.
Visual representation of "dullard" - A person who is not very smart or quick to understand things

Often appears as...

  • such a dullard
  • complete dullard

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word 'dullard' implies a negative view of a person's intelligence and should be used cautiously.

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I regret calling him a dullard; it was insensitive.
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Notably Unintelligent

'Dullard' typically describes someone who noticeably lacks understanding or intelligence, more than just slow learning.

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Even simple tasks prove challenging for the dullard in the group.
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Informal Use

'Dullard' is informal and may appear rude in professional or academic contexts.

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During lunch, some coworkers referred to the new hire as a dullard.
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