dullard

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is lacking in intelligence or mental alertness.

  - "He is a dullard when it comes to solving math problems."
  - "Despite her hard work, she was considered a dullard in her class."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dullard
durard , sturdyard , furard

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Variants

List of all variants of dullard that leads to same result
dullard , dullards

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Etymology

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Originated from the Middle English word 'dol' meaning foolish, stupid.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dullard' is often used in a derogatory manner.

2. In some contexts, dullard can be used as a term of endearment.

3. The word 'dullard' is not commonly used in formal English and is considered colloquial.

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Related Concepts

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1. idiots: Belong to the same semantic field as dullards, referring to individuals with low intelligence.

2. dull: Related to the adjective form of dullard, meaning lacking in interest or excitement.

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How to Memorize "dullard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person struggling to understand complex concepts, or someone with a blank expression and a slow response time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone who consistently makes mistakes or struggles to learn new things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'Dizzy, Lazy, Useless, Lacking, Absent-minded, Ridiculous, Obtuse, Daft, Slow' to help remember the meaning of dullard.

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