ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dullard

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdʌlɚd/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dullard is a noun meaning A stupid person; a fool.

Meaning

A stupid person; a fool.

Example Sentences

Marion has long since stopped listening. "You dullard," she says now she can finally speak, "I'm your chief of Antimemetics."
Oh! Richard of Bury, I sighed, for a sharp stone from your sling to pierce with indignant sarcasm the mental armour of these college dullards.
Whereas some prodigies develop at an early age, Einstein did not exhibit any great genius as a young child. Some people thought he was a dullard.
“Okay. What if we send him to a very selective private school so he doesn't have to worry about rubbing shoulders with street tramps and dullards?” “No. We have plenty of good public schools here, and they're free.” “I thought you were doing the accounting. Isn't the nightclub swimming in the trillions?” “No, we need that money to fix the house. And I wouldn't say "trillions." No, definitely not.”

Word Forms

Synonyms for dullard

Depending on context, synonyms include alcatote, asshat, arsehole, asshole, berk, birdbrain.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dolt, stupid, bore, veriest, dullardry, dullardism.

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