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halfwit

UK
/ˈhɑːf.wɪt/
US
/ˈhæf.wɪt/

Translations

halfwitnoun
halfwits
pl
UK
/ˈhɑːf.wɪt/
US
/ˈhæf.wɪt/
crétinFamilier, péjoratif.
Despite his efforts, he was often dismissed as a halfwit by his peers.
Malgré ses efforts, ses camarades le prenaient souvent pour un crétin.
Additional translations
imbécilePéjoratif ; registre courant.
Synonyms
simpleton
fool
dullard
ignoramus
blockhead
dimwit
nincompoop
dunce
halfwitadjective
UK
/ˈhɑːf.wɪt/
US
/ˈhæf.wɪt/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something or someone as foolish or stupid.
stupideSe dit surtout d’un nom employé avant le nom ; registre courant ou familier selon le contexte.
They came up with a halfwit scheme that was bound to fail.
Ils ont élaboré un projet stupide qui était voué à l’échec.
Additional translations
idiotPéjoratif ; peut varier selon le genre et le nombre en contexte.
Synonyms
stupid
foolish
idiotic
moronic
dimwitted
brainless
doltish
daft
asinine
imbecilic
simple-minded
inane
mindless
obtuse
cretinous

Definitions

halfwitnoun
A person who is considered to be foolish or lacking in intelligence.
Despite his efforts, he was often dismissed as a halfwit by his peers.
halfwitadjective
Foolish; demonstrating a lack of intelligence (used only before a noun).
They came up with a halfwit scheme that was bound to fail.
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