Doltish

Pronunciation: /ˈdəʊltɪʃ/

Definitions of doltish

adjective Doltish is an adjective that describes someone who is stupid or lacking intelligence.

Example Sentences

A1 He is doltish and often makes silly mistakes.

A2 The doltish student struggled to understand the basic concepts.

B1 Her doltish behavior in class was starting to affect her grades.

B2 Despite his doltish tendencies, he managed to pass the exam with flying colors.

C1 The doltish decision to invest all their savings in a risky venture proved to be a costly mistake.

C2 The CEO's doltish remarks during the press conference caused a public relations disaster for the company.

Examples of doltish in a Sentence

formal His doltish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

informal I can't believe how doltish he was acting yesterday.

slang Stop being so doltish, it's annoying.

figurative Her doltish decision to quit her job without a backup plan was regrettable.

Grammatical Forms of doltish

• past tense: doltished
• plural: doltishes
• comparative: more doltish
• superlative: most doltish
• present tense: doltishes
• future tense: will doltish
• perfect tense: have doltished
• continuous tense: is doltishing
• singular: doltish
• positive degree: doltish
• infinitive: to doltish
• gerund: doltishing
• participle: doltished

Origin and Evolution of doltish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'doltish' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'dol', meaning foolish or stupid.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'doltish' has retained its meaning of being foolish or stupid, but may have gained a slightly more derogatory connotation in modern usage.