dunderhead

UK
/ˈdʌndəhɛd/
US
/ˈdʌndərhɛd/

Translations

dunderheadnoun
dunderheads
pl
UK
/ˈdʌndəhɛd/
US
/ˈdʌndərhɛd/
imbécileFamilier, péjoratif.
Despite his efforts, he was often considered a dunderhead by his peers due to his frequent mistakes.
Malgré ses efforts, ses pairs le considéraient souvent comme un imbécile à cause de ses erreurs fréquentes.
Additional translations
crétinFamilier, très péjoratif.
dunderheadadjective
UK
/ˈdʌndəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈdʌndɚˌhɛd/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something foolish or stupid.
idiotFamilier.
That was a dunderhead mistake that cost the team the game.
C’était une erreur idiote qui a coûté le match à l’équipe.
Additional translations
stupidePlus courant au sens général de « foolish ».

Definitions

dunderheadnoun
A person who is slow-witted or foolish.
Despite his efforts, he was often considered a dunderhead by his peers due to his frequent mistakes.
dunderheadadjective
Foolish; stupid (used only before a noun).
That was a dunderhead mistake that cost the team the game.