dullards
|dul-lards|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈdʌlɚdz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdʌlədz/
(dullard)
slow-witted person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dullard' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'dullard', where 'dull' meant 'stupid or slow-witted' and the suffix '-ard' indicated a person characterized by a certain quality.
Historical Evolution
'dullard' changed from the Middle English word 'dullard' and eventually became the modern English word 'dullard'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person who is slow or stupid', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'dullard'. Refers to people who are slow to understand or lacking intelligence.
The teacher was frustrated by the dullards in the back row.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/28 09:41