numskull

Brain-free zone

A numskull is a stupid person—someone whose skull seems to contain nothing useful.

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

Also spelled numbskull.

synonyms

blockhead

Stupid, foolish person

dimwit · nitwit · simpleton · dullard · knucklehead · lunkhead · airhead · nincompoop · dunderhead · muttonhead

whimsical

addlepate

Befuddled, foolish person

featherhead · clodpate · rattlebrain · muddlehead · lamebrain · noodlehead · chucklehead · woodenhead · saphead · cabbagehead

vulgar

dumbass

Vulgar term for fool

numpty · plonker · putz · wally · drongo · dingus · schmuck · jackass · asshat · knobhead

Categories
Opposites
intelligence/mental capability

numskullgenius

Person of rare brilliance

brain · intellect · brainiac · whiz · wizard

foolishness/wisdom

numskullsage

Wisdom keeper or seasoning

wise man · savant · oracle · Solomon · philosopher

Family

numskulled, numskulls

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G