Dolt: meaning, definitions and examples

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dolt

 

[ dษ™สŠlt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

silly person

A dolt is a silly, stupid, or foolish person. Dolts are often seen as lacking intelligence or common sense.

Synonyms

blockhead, fool, idiot

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.
Context #2 | Noun

clumsy person

A dolt can also refer to a clumsy or awkward person, someone who lacks grace or coordination.

Synonyms

bungler, clumsy person, klutz

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น idiota

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‚เคฐเฅเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dummkopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฆฌ้นฟ่€… (ใฐใ‹ใ‚‚ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ idiota

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ahmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlupรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป็“œ (shวŽguฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bedak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะผะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒŸแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.