Doltishly: meaning, definitions and examples

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doltishly

 

[ ˈdoʊltɪʃli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving foolishly

Doltishly refers to the manner of acting in a foolish or stupid way. It is often used to describe someone who is behaving without intelligence or common sense. The term suggests an absence of thought or consideration, indicating a lack of awareness about one’s actions. Doltishly can be used in various contexts where foolishness or ineptitude is evident.

Synonyms

foolishly, ineptly, obtusely, stupidly

Examples of usage

  • He doltishly agreed to the plan without understanding the consequences.
  • She doltishly wandered into the conversation without knowing the background.
  • They doltishly mismanaged the project leading to its failure.

Translations

Translations of the word "doltishly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira tola

🇮🇳 बेवकूफी से

🇩🇪 töricht

🇮🇩 dengan bodoh

🇺🇦 доладно

🇵🇱 głupio

🇯🇵 愚かに

🇫🇷 bêtement

🇪🇸 estúpidamente

🇹🇷 aptalca

🇰🇷 어리석게

🇸🇦 بغباء

🇨🇿 hloupě

🇸🇰 hlúpo

🇨🇳 愚蠢地

🇸🇮 neumno

🇮🇸 heimskulega

🇰🇿 ақылсыздықпен

🇬🇪 ბრიყვულად

🇦🇿 axmaqlıqla

🇲🇽 estúpidamente

Word origin

The word 'doltishly' is derived from the noun 'dolt', which originates from the Middle English word 'dolt' meaning a dull or stupid person. The term is believed to have Germanic roots, possibly connected to the Old Norse term 'dollr', meaning 'dull'. The suffix '-ishly' is added to form the adverb, indicating a manner of doing something. Over time, 'dolt' was used to describe those perceived as slow-witted or lacking in intelligence. The term has evolved in usage to connote not only ignorance but also a lack of awareness in behaviors, thereby enriching its application in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,563, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.