duncish

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das dumm, einfältig oder begriffsstutzig bedeutet; es leitet sich vom Namen 'Duns' (Dunce) ab.

An obsolete adjective meaning foolish, stupid, or dull-witted; derived from the name 'Dunce'.

1. Stupid or slow-wittedC1informal

   Lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.

   Dumm oder beschränkt

   • His duncish remarks during the meeting annoyed everyone.
   • She felt duncish for forgetting the simple instructions.
   • The character in the play was portrayed as a duncish servant.

   Synonymedensedim-witteddoltishdullfoolishobtusesimple-mindedslow-wittedstupidthick

   Antonymeastutebrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmartwise