What does cretin mean?
Cretin means (archaic, medicine) A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism..
Cretin
/ˈkɹɛtɪn/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic, medicine) A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic, medicine) A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism.
- (by extension, derogatory) An idiot.
Example Sentences
When I challenged the symbolism, tried to make the professor consider the book as a piece of realism, he regarded me as if I were an absolute cretin. He got very supercilious and condescending […]
Synonyms for cretin
Antonyms for cretin
Related Words
Word Forms
- cretins
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cretin?
Common synonyms include imbecile, idiot, retard, changeling.
What is the opposite of cretin?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cretin in a sentence?
When I challenged the symbolism, tried to make the professor consider the book as a piece of realism, he regarded me as if I were an absolute cretin. He got very supercilious and condescending […]
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