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- [nuhm-skuhl]
- /ˈnʌmˌskʌl/
- /ˈnʌm.skʌl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuhm-skuhl]
- /ˈnʌmˌskʌl/
Definitions of numbskull word
- noun numbskull a dull-witted or stupid person; dolt. 1
- noun numbskull A stupid or foolish person. 1
- countable noun numbskull If you refer to someone as a numbskull, you mean that they are very stupid. 0
- noun numbskull a stupid person; dolt; blockhead 0
- abbreviation NUMBSKULL numskull 0
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Origin of numbskull
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; num(b) + skull
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Parts of speech for Numbskull
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
numbskull popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
numbskull usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for numbskull
noun numbskull
- idiot — Informal. an utterly foolish or senseless person: If you think you can wear that outfit to a job interview and get hired, you're an idiot!
- blockhead — a stupid person
- dolt — a dull, stupid person; blockhead.
- donkey — the domestic ass, Equus asinus.
- dope — any thick liquid or pasty preparation, as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
adjective numbskull
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- dim — DIM statement
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- dumdum — a silly, stupid person.
- dummy — a representation or copy of something, as for displaying to indicate appearance: a display of lipstick dummies made of colored plastic.
Antonyms for numbskull
noun numbskull
- brain — Your brain is the organ inside your head that controls your body's activities and enables you to think and to feel things such as heat and pain.
- genius — an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart. Synonyms: intelligence, ingenuity, wit; brains.
adjective numbskull
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- cognizant — If someone is cognizant of something, they are aware of it or understand it.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
Top questions with numbskull
- what is a numbskull?
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