Nincompoop

Pronunciation: /ˈnɪŋkəmpuːp/

Definitions of nincompoop

noun a foolish or stupid person

Example Sentences

A1 He is such a nincompoop for forgetting his own birthday.

A2 The clumsy nincompoop spilled coffee all over the table.

B1 The new employee felt like a nincompoop when he couldn't figure out how to use the printer.

B2 Despite his intelligence, he often acted like a nincompoop in social situations.

C1 The CEO was furious when he found out that the nincompoop had leaked sensitive information to the press.

C2 The renowned scientist was seen as a nincompoop by his peers after making a major miscalculation in his research.

Examples of nincompoop in a Sentence

formal The CEO was shocked to discover that one of his top executives was a nincompoop.

informal Don't be such a nincompoop and double-check your work before submitting it.

slang I can't believe that nincompoop forgot to bring the snacks to the party.

figurative Her mind was like a nincompoop, unable to grasp even the simplest concepts.

Grammatical Forms of nincompoop

• past tense: nincompooped
• plural: nincompoops
• comparative: more nincompoop
• superlative: most nincompoop
• present tense: nincompoops
• future tense: will nincompoop
• perfect tense: have nincompooped
• continuous tense: is nincompooping
• singular: nincompoop
• positive degree: nincompoop
• infinitive: to nincompoop
• gerund: nincompooping
• participle: nincompooped

Origin and Evolution of nincompoop

First Known Use: 1676 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nincompoop' is believed to have originated from the combination of the words 'non' and 'compos mentis', which means 'not of sound mind' in Latin.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone as foolish or silly, the word 'nincompoop' has evolved to be a playful term for someone who is a bit dim-witted or silly.