beetlehead

/ˈbɛtəlhed/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is considered foolish or lacking in intelligence

“He was teased for being a beetlehead in school, but he eventually proved himself to be a genius.”

2. noun

A person who is stubbornly ignorant or obtuse

“The beetlehead in the room refused to accept the scientific evidence and kept spouting conspiracy theories.”

Synonyms

  • dimwit
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • genius
  • sagacious