What is another word for nincompoops?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪnkəmpˌuːps] (IPA)

Nincompoops is a derogatory word that describes someone who is foolish or incompetent. It is also a slang term that is considered impolite or offensive. If you are looking for a more subtle, professional, or polite way to make a similar reference, here are a few synonyms to consider: simpleton, dimwit, ignoramus, nitwit, dolt, fool, dunce, imbecile, dork, oaf, blockhead, moron, bonehead, numskull, or buffoon. While these words may sound less harsh, please note that they still carry a negative connotation and should be used with caution and respect.

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What are the hypernyms for Nincompoops?

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

Usage examples for Nincompoops

Doctors great and doctors greater-the quacks of the Rive Gauche and the higher-priced quacks of court and Faubourg-all stood in turn at the dying girl's bedside and consulted gravely in Latin; while Saxe raged at them and cursed them for a parcel of solemn nincompoops-which they were.
"Superwomen"
Albert Payson Terhune
She's got to stand washing clothes for those stuck-up nincompoops of fine ladies!
"Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland"
Olive Schreiner
Yet down yonder you may behold a pair of London gentlemen trotting along on as fine a fool's errand as ever was undertaken by nincompoops bearing a scaled letter, marked urgent, to a castle, and the request in it that the steward would immediately upon perusal down with their you-know-what and hoist them and birch them a jolly two dozen without parley.
"Lord Ormont and his Aminta, v4"
George Meredith Edition: 10 Language: English

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