Doltishly: meaning, definitions and examples
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doltishly
[ ˈdoʊltɪʃli ]
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
- dumm
- unklug
🇮🇩 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.