dimwit

noun
UK: /ˈdɪmwɪt/
US: /ˈdɪmwɪt/

  1. A stupid or foolish person.

    1. Don't be such a dimwit, close the door!
    2. Only a complete dimwit would try to start a fire with wet wood in this weather.

Synonyms

idiot fool nitwit dolt blockhead simpleton

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "dimwit": idiot, fool, nitwit, dolt, blockhead, simpleton.

Example usage of "dimwit": "Don't be such a dimwit, close the door!". More examples on the page.