Dunderhead

Pronunciation: /ˈdʌndərˌhɛd/

Definitions of dunderhead

noun a stupid or inept person

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a dunderhead, always forgetting his keys.

A2 The dunderhead student failed to follow the simple instructions.

B1 The dunderhead manager made a series of costly mistakes.

B2 The dunderhead politician's speech was full of inaccuracies and contradictions.

C1 Despite his dunderhead reputation, he somehow managed to succeed in business.

C2 The CEO was shocked to discover that one of his top executives was a dunderhead.

Examples of dunderhead in a Sentence

formal The professor referred to the student as a dunderhead for not understanding the concept.

informal My brother can be such a dunderhead sometimes, always forgetting his keys.

slang Don't be a dunderhead and mess this up for us.

figurative His stubbornness made him appear like a dunderhead in front of his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of dunderhead

• past tense: dunderheaded
• plural: dunderheads
• comparative: more dunderheaded
• superlative: most dunderheaded
• present tense: dunderhead
• future tense: will dunderhead
• perfect tense: have dunderheaded
• continuous tense: is dunderheading
• singular: dunderhead
• positive degree: dunderhead
• infinitive: to dunderhead
• gerund: dunderheading
• participle: dunderheaded

Origin and Evolution of dunderhead

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dunderhead' originated from the combination of 'dunder' meaning worthless or stupid and 'head' referring to a person's intellect or mind.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a derogatory term for a foolish or stupid person, 'dunderhead' has retained its insulting connotation over time. However, its usage has become more lighthearted and humorous in modern contexts.