numbskull

[ˈnʌmˌskʌl]

numbskull Definition

a stupid or foolish person.

Using numbskull: Examples

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  • Example

    I can't believe he forgot his own birthday. What a numbskull!

  • Example

    Don't be such a numbskull and read the instructions first.

  • Example

    He's a real numbskull when it comes to math.

numbskull Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for numbskull

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Summary: numbskull in Brief

'Numbskull' [ˈnʌmˌskʌl] is a noun that refers to a stupid or foolish person. It is often used in informal contexts as an insult, as in 'Don't be such a numbskull and read the instructions first.' Synonyms include 'idiot,' 'fool,' 'dolt,' 'blockhead,' and 'dimwit.'