dolt

/dɒlt/

Definitions

1. noun

a stupid or foolish person

“He was considered a bit of a dolt for not seeing the obvious solution.”

2. verb

to make someone feel foolish or humiliate them

“The comedian dolted his audience with a series of ridiculous jokes.”

Synonyms

  • fool
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • genius
  • sage