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- [klod-ish]
- /ˈklɒd ɪʃ/
- /ˈklɒ.dɪʃ/
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- [klod-ish]
- /ˈklɒd ɪʃ/
Definitions of cloddish word
- adjective cloddish of, relating to, or resembling a clod or boor; doltish; stolid. 1
- noun cloddish Foolish, awkward, or clumsy. 1
- adjective cloddish Like a clod, a person who is foolish, stupid or parochial. 0
- adjective cloddish Of or pertaining to lumpy soil. 0
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Origin of cloddish
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; clod + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Cloddish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cloddish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cloddish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cloddish
adj cloddish
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
- vulgar — characterized by ignorance of or lack of good breeding or taste: vulgar ostentation.
- churlish — Someone who is churlish is unfriendly, bad-tempered, or impolite.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
adjective cloddish
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
Antonyms for cloddish
adj cloddish
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- charming — If you say that something is charming, you mean that it is very pleasant or attractive.
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