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duncish

/ˈdʌn.sɪʃ/

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adjective

/ˈdʌn.sɪʃ/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее глупый, тупой или несообразительный; происходит от имени 'Данс' (Dunce).

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.

    ruГлупый или туповатый

    • 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.

    Synonymsdensedim-witteddoltishdullfoolishobtusesimple-mindedslow-wittedstupidthick

    Antonymsastutebrightcleverintelligentquicksharpsmartwise

Forms
  • more duncish comparative form
  • most duncish superlative form