Cretin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cretin is a noun meaning (by extension, derogatory) An idiot.
Meaning
(by extension, derogatory) An idiot.
More Meanings
- (archaic, medicine) A person who fails to develop mentally and physically due to a congenital hypothyroidism.
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 […]
Word Forms
- cretins
Synonyms for cretin
Depending on context, synonyms include imbecile, idiot, retard, changeling, half-wit, moron.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include imbecile, changeling, moron, idiot, half-wit, retard.
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