numbskull

noun
UK: /ˈnʌm.skʌl/
US: /ˈnʌm.skʌl/

  1. A stupid or silly person.

    1. Don't be such a numbskull, close the door.
    2. Only a complete numbskull would forget to check the weather forecast before a hike.

Synonyms

fool idiot nitwit blockhead dolt simpleton
numbskull verb

  1. To criticize or scold someone for being stupid.

    1. I can't believe you are such a numbskull.
    2. The boss numbskulled him for making such a rookie mistake during the presentation.
numbskull adjective

  1. Characteristic of a stupid person.

    1. That was a really numbskull thing to do.
    2. His numbskull behavior often led to awkward and embarrassing situations at work.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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