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dunce

UK
/dʌns/
US
/dʌns/

Translations

duncenoun
dunces
pl
UK
/dʌns/
US
/dʌns/
scotisteHistorique, rare.
In medieval debates, the dunces defended Scotist doctrine against the Thomists.
Dans les débats médiévaux, les scotistes défendaient la doctrine scotiste contre les thomistes.
Despite his efforts, he was often labeled a dunce by his classmates.
Malgré ses efforts, ses camarades le traitaient souvent d’imbécile.
Additional translations
crétinFamilier.
Synonyms
dullard
dimwit
clod
fool
simpleton
ignoramus
nincompoop
blockhead
Antonyms
genius
scholar
intellect
dunceadjective
UK
/dʌns/
US
/dʌns/
Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "dunce cap".
d’imbécileEmploi attributif.
The teacher made him wear a dunce cap during detention.
Le professeur lui a fait porter un bonnet d’imbécile pendant la retenue.
Synonyms
witless
dimwitted
imbecilic
daft
asinine
moronic
brainless
obtuse
dull
slow-witted
dense
idiotic
foolish
dumb
stupid

Definitions

duncenoun
A person who is slow at learning or lacks intelligence.
Despite his efforts, he was often labeled a dunce by his classmates.
Obsolete. A follower of the Scottish theologian and philosopher Duns Scotus.
In medieval debates, the dunces defended Scotist doctrine against the Thomists.
dunceadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a dunce; used attributively before a noun.
The teacher made him wear a dunce cap during detention.
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