Dullard: meaning, definitions and examples

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dullard

[ ˈdʌlərd ]

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person

A dull-witted or slow person; a person lacking intelligence or wit.

Synonyms

blockhead, dimwit, simpleton

Examples of usage

He was often mocked for being a dullard in school.
Don't be such a dullard, try to keep up with the conversation.

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general

A person who is boring or uninteresting; lacking in excitement or animation.

Synonyms

bore, tedium

Examples of usage

The presentation was so dull and uninspiring, the speaker came across as a dullard.
I couldn't bear another minute of his dullard conversation.

Translations

Translations of the word "dullard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 idiota

🇮🇳 मूर्ख

🇩🇪 Dummkopf

🇮🇩 bodoh

🇺🇦 дурень

🇵🇱 głupek

🇯🇵 間抜け (manuke)

🇫🇷 imbécile

🇪🇸 tonto

🇹🇷 ahmak

🇰🇷 바보 (babo)

🇸🇦 أحمق

🇨🇿 hlupák

🇸🇰 hlupák

🇨🇳 笨蛋 (bèn dàn)

🇸🇮 bedak

🇮🇸 heimskingi

🇰🇿 ақымақ

🇬🇪 უგუნური

🇦🇿 axmaq

🇲🇽 tonto

Word origin

The word 'dullard' originated in the late 16th century and is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'dolle', meaning stupid or foolish. Over time, it evolved to refer to a person lacking intelligence or wit. The term has been used to describe individuals who are slow, boring, or uninteresting.