moron

noun
UK: /ˈmɔːrɒn/
US: /ˈmɔːrɑːn/

  1. A very stupid or foolish person.

    1. Don't be a moron, wear your helmet. [ ] [ ]
    2. Only a complete moron would try to start a fire in this weather and risk everything. [ ] [ ]

  2. An offensive term for a person with a significant intellectual disability; now considered highly insensitive.

    1. He acted like a moron, not understanding simple instructions. [ ] [ ]
    2. The term 'moron' was once used to describe people with intellectual disabilities, but is now offensive. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

imbecile blockhead fool simpleton nitwit dunce idiot

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "moron" in English means: A very stupid or foolish person., An offensive term for a person with a significant intellectual disability; now considered highly insensitive..

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

Synonyms for "moron": imbecile, blockhead, fool, simpleton, nitwit, dunce, idiot.

Example usage of "moron": "Don't be a moron, wear your helmet.". More examples on the page.