Dolt: meaning, definitions and examples
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dolt
[ dษสlt ]
silly person
A dolt is a silly, stupid, or foolish person. Dolts are often seen as lacking intelligence or common sense.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's such a dolt, he can never remember where he left his keys.
- Don't be a dolt and forget to double-check your work before submitting it.
clumsy person
A dolt can also refer to a clumsy or awkward person, someone who lacks grace or coordination.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She tripped over her own feet again, what a dolt!
- His doltish movements made everyone in the room nervous.
Translations
Translations of the word "dolt" in other languages:
๐ต๐น idiota
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dummkopf
๐ฎ๐ฉ bodoh
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ gลupek
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฆฌ้นฟ่ (ใฐใใใฎ)
๐ซ๐ท idiot
๐ช๐ธ idiota
๐น๐ท ahmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ณด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุญู ู
๐จ๐ฟ hlupรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ hlupรกk
๐จ๐ณ ๅป็ (shวguฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ bedak
๐ฎ๐ธ fรญfl
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะผะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ axmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ idiota
Etymology
The word 'dolt' originated in the 16th century from the Middle Dutch word 'dolte,' meaning 'madness' or 'insanity.' Over time, it evolved to its current meaning of a silly or foolish person. The term has been used in English literature and everyday language to describe individuals lacking intelligence or grace.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,487 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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