numbskull

Thick-headed fool

A numbskull is a stupid person—someone whose skull seems numb, as if their brain isn't functioning properly.

The word is mildly insulting but often playful: Don't be such a numbskull.

Also spelled numskull.

synonym

blockhead

Stupid, foolish person

bonehead · knucklehead · nitwit · simpleton · nincompoop · airhead · lunkhead · oaf · doofus · dope

regional

numpty

Clueless or inept person

  • wallyFoolish, incompetent person
  • plonkerBritish term for fool
  • drongoFork-tailed tropical bird

dummkopf · putz · mug · galoot · pillock · berk · prat · git

adjective

dense

Closely packed together

dull · slow · witless · brainless · mindless · vacuous · dopey · gormless · oafish · doltish

vulgar

dumbass

Vulgar term for fool

shithead · asshat · dumbfuck · assclown · dickweed · knobhead · dumbshit

clueless

ignorant

Lacking knowledge or awareness

clueless · uninformed · gullible · unsuspecting · simple · unknowing · unenlightened · inexperienced · uninitiated · uncomprehending

Categories
Opposites
intelligence/mental capacity

numbskullgenius

Person of rare brilliance

mastermind · brainiac · Einstein · intellectual · sage

wisdom and judgment

numbskullsage

Wisdom keeper or seasoning

wise man · oracle · savant · philosopher · thinker

Family

numbskulls, numbskulled

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G