Words Like DUNCE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to DUNCE.

11 Alternative Words Similar to dunce

1 Dunderhead Noun      Synonym Words Like Dunderhead
2 Numskull Noun      Synonym Words Like Numskull
3 Blockhead Noun      Synonym Words Like Blockhead
4 Bonehead Noun      Synonym Words Like Bonehead
5 Lunkhead Noun      Synonym Words Like Lunkhead
6 Hammerhead Noun      Synonym Words Like Hammerhead
7 Knucklehead Noun      Synonym Words Like Knucklehead
8 Loggerhead Noun      Synonym Words Like Loggerhead
9 Muttonhead Noun      Synonym Words Like Muttonhead
10 Simple Noun      Synonym Words Like Simple
11 Stupid Noun      Hypernym Words Like Stupid

6 definitions of dunce

1 One backward in book learning; a child or other person dull or weak in intellect; a dullard; a dolt.
2 a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence
3 A stupid person; a dolt.
4 [capitalized] A disciple or follower of John Duns Scotus (see etymology); a Dunce-man; a Scotist.
5 Hence A caviling, sophistical person; a senseless caviler.
6 A dull-witted, stupid person; a dolt; an ignoramus.
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