Pronunciation: /ˈdʌlərd/

Definitions of dullard

noun a slow or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher called the student a dullard because he never paid attention in class.

A2 The boss was frustrated with the dullard employee who kept making mistakes.

B1 The author portrayed the character as a dullard who couldn't solve even the simplest of problems.

B2 The detective suspected the dullard but soon realized he was just a pawn in the larger scheme.

C1 The politician was labeled a dullard by his opponents for his lack of understanding on important issues.

C2 Despite his reputation as a dullard, the scientist made groundbreaking discoveries in his field.

Examples of dullard in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the student as a dullard for consistently failing to grasp the concepts.

informal My brother is such a dullard when it comes to understanding technology.

slang Don't be such a dullard, figure it out yourself!

figurative His dullard behavior made it hard for others to engage in meaningful conversation with him.

Grammatical Forms of dullard

past tense

dullarded

plural

dullards

comparative

more dullard

superlative

most dullard

present tense

dullards

future tense

will dullard

perfect tense

have dullarded

continuous tense

is dullarding

singular

dullard

positive degree

dullard

infinitive

to dullard

gerund

dullarding

participle

dullarded

Origin and Evolution of dullard

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dullard' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'dol', meaning foolish or stupid.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dullard' has retained its meaning of a slow-witted or stupid person, but its usage has become less common in modern language.