half-wit

The word “half-wit” has 2 syllables: half-wit

It's pronounced as /ˈhæfˌwɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for half-wit?

In the thesaurus, “half-wit” has 149 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for half-wit along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for half-wit

airhead
beast
berk
birdbrain
blockhead
bonehead
booby
boor
born fool
bubblehead
buffoon
butt
cad
character
charley
charlie
chowderhead
chucklehead
chump
churl
clod
clodpole
clodpoll
clot
clown
cluck
clunk
codger
crackbrain
crackpot
crank
creep
cretin
cuckoo
cuddie
cuddy
cur
daredevil
deadhead
dim bulb
dimwit
ding-a-ling
ding-dong
dingbat
dip
dipstick
dodo
dolt
donkey
doofus
dope
dork
dullard
dum-dum
dumb cluck
dumbbell
dumbhead
dummkopf
dummy
dunce
dunderhead
dupe
fathead
featherbrain
featherhead
fool
gander
gawk
git
golem
goof
goon
goose
hammerhead
hardhead
heel
idiot
ignoramus
imbecile
jackass
jerk
jughead
know-nothing
knucklehead
kook
lamebrain
laughingstock
loggerhead
loon
loony
loser
lump
lunatic
lunkhead
madman
madwoman
meathead
mockery
mome
monkey
mooncalf
moron
mug
mutt
natural
nimrod
nincompoop
ninny
ninnyhammer
nit
nitwit
noddy
noodle
numbskull
numskull
nut
nutcase
oaf
oddball
pea brain
pinhead
prat
ratbag
saphead
scatterbrain
schlemiel
schlub
schlump
schnook
screwball
shlemiel
shlub
simp
simpleton
skunk
snake
stinker
stock
stupe
stupid
stupid person
thickhead
turkey
villain
weirdo
woodenhead
yahoo
yo-yo
zany

Antonyms for half-wit

Renaissance man
brain
genius
intellect
intellectual
polymath
sage
sharpie
sharpy
thinker
whiz
wizard

Meanings of half-wit

noun
1. A stupid or inept person.

Example Sentences

The comedian's act was filled with clever jokes that poked fun at the stereotypical half-wit characters.
Calling someone a half-wit is not only disrespectful but also unproductive in fostering constructive dialogue.
Despite his appearance, he was no half-wit, his insights into complex issues surprised many.
The antagonist in the story is portrayed as a conniving half-wit who tries to outsmart the protagonist at every turn.
Labeling someone as a half-wit based on superficial judgments undermines their true capabilities and potential.

On this page you'll find 161 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to half-wit, such as: Renaissance man, airhead, beast, berk, birdbrain, blockhead, bonehead.

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