dunderhead

UK
/ˈdʌndəhɛd/
US
/ˈdʌndərhɛd/

Translations

dunderheadnoun
dunderheads
pl
UK
/ˈdʌndəhɛd/
US
/ˈdʌndərhɛd/
He is such a dunderhead for forgetting his keys again.
Он такой болван, что снова забыл свои ключи.
Additional translations
dunderheadadjective
UK
/ˈdʌndəˌhɛd/
US
/ˈdʌndɚˌhɛd/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something foolish or stupid.

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.