Doltish: meaning, definitions and examples

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doltish

 

[ หˆdoสŠltษชสƒ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing behavior

The term 'doltish' refers to a state of being foolish or dull-witted. It characterizes a person who displays a lack of intelligence or common sense, often resulting in clumsy or insensitive behavior. People described as doltish may struggle to grasp concepts easily understood by others, leading to situations where they appear naive or slow to comprehend. The word is often used in a derogatory sense, suggesting that someone has poor judgment or is unable to think critically.

Synonyms

dimwitted, dull, foolish, obtuse, stupid

Examples of usage

  • His doltish remarks embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
  • She had a doltish look on her face when the answer was revealed.
  • The doltish behavior of the group led to multiple misunderstandings.
  • Despite his doltish antics, his friends still found him charming.

Translations

Translations of the word "doltish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tolo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dumm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„šใ‹ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท idiot

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aptal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุจูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบpy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„š่ ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกrรกnlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Etymology

The word 'doltish' originates from 'dolt,' which comes from the Middle English 'dulte,' meaning 'fool' or 'simpleton.' The lineage of the word can be traced back to the Old English 'doltian,' which means 'to be stupid or dull.' Over time, 'dolt' evolved into a noun used to describe a person who is slow-witted or lacking in intelligence. The adjective form 'doltish' was derived from 'dolt' to describe related qualities or behaviors. Its usage reflects a negative connotation toward individuals who may not be quick to understand or react, solidifying its place in the English lexicon as a derogatory term. Dating back to the 16th century, 'doltish' has found a niche in English literature and conversational speech to characterize characters or individuals who embody a lack of mental sharpness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,708, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.