What is another word for Blunderhead?

Pronunciation: [blˈʌndəhˌɛd] (IPA)

Blunderhead, a word used to describe a person who is clumsy or makes foolish mistakes, can be replaced with several synonyms. One such synonym is "bumbler," which refers to a person who is incompetent or unable to complete tasks efficiently. Another synonym is "dolt," which describes someone who is dull-witted or slow to comprehend things. "Nincompoop" is also a good synonym to use, as it connotes someone who is foolish or silly. Alternatively, one can use "buffoon" to describe someone who is a ridiculous, clown-like figure. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with blunderhead to describe someone who makes silly or stupid mistakes.

What are the hypernyms for Blunderhead?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Blunderhead

At the rate of this thick-skulled Blunderhead, every plow-jobber shall take upon him to read upon divinity.
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown
After all sorts of mishaps a brother of the latter, one Felix Beauchene, a man of adventurous mind but a Blunderhead, had gone to Algeria with his wife and daughter, there to woo fortune afresh; and the farm he had established was indeed prospering when, during a sudden revival of Arab brigandage, both he and his wife were murdered and their home was destroyed.
"Fruitfulness Fecondite"
Emile Zola
I can't trust Tim, he's such a Blunderhead.
"The Cromptons"
Mary J. Holmes

Related words: blunder, blunder head, blundering, blunders

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