cretin

noun
UK: /ˈkretɪn/
US: /ˈkriːtən/

  1. A very stupid person.

    1. Don't be such a cretin; think before you act.
    2. Only a complete cretin would drive that fast in this weather; he is reckless.

Synonyms

idiot fool moron dolt simpleton nitwit
cretin adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a cretin; extremely stupid or foolish.

    1. That was a cretin idea; let's try something else.
    2. His cretin behavior at the party embarrassed everyone; he was acting like a fool.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cretin" is /ˈkretɪn/ in British English and /ˈkriːtən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cretin": idiot, fool, moron, dolt, simpleton, nitwit.

Example usage of "cretin": "Don't be such a cretin; think before you act.". More examples on the page.