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nincompoop

UK
/ˈnɪn.kəm.puːp/
US
/ˈnɪn.kəm.pup/

Translations

nincompoopadjective
more nincompoop
Comp.
most nincompoop
Super.
UK
/ˈnɪŋkəmˌpuːp/
US
/ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/
Used attributively in informal contexts (e.g., "nincompoop idea")
stupideEmploi attributif, familier et péjoratif.
That was a truly nincompoop decision.
C'était une décision vraiment stupide.
Additional translations
imbécileEmploi attributif, familier.
Synonyms
doltish
daft
stupid
idiotic
foolish
thoughtless
fatuous
senseless
brainless
mindless
asinine
imbecilic
nincompoopnoun
nincompoops
pl
UK
/ˈnɪn.kəm.puːp/
US
/ˈnɪn.kəm.pup/
Despite his best efforts, he was often regarded as a nincompoop by his peers.
Malgré ses meilleurs efforts, ses pairs le prenaient souvent pour un imbécile.
Additional translations
crétinFamilier, souvent péjoratif.
idiotFamilier.
Synonyms
simpleton
fool
idiot
clown
dolt
ninny
blockhead
dunce

Definitions

nincompoopadjective
Foolish; stupid (used attributively).
That was a truly nincompoop decision.
nincompoopnoun
A foolish or stupid person.
Despite his best efforts, he was often regarded as a nincompoop by his peers.
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