jackasses
/ˈdʒækˌæsɪz/
NOUN
1. Foolish or stupid people
People regarded as foolish, unintelligent, or lacking common sense and good judgment.
1.1. Stupid or unintelligent people
People perceived as lacking intelligence, understanding, or the ability to make sensible decisions.
Synonyms
- airheads
- birdbrains
- blockheads
- boneheads
- dimwits
- dingbats
- dolts
- doofuses
- dopes
- dullards
- dunces
- fools
- half-wits
- idiots
- imbeciles
- knuckleheads
- morons
- nincompoops
- nitwits
- numbskulls
- simpletons
- woodenheads
Antonyms
Examples
- During the heated argument, insults were exchanged, with both parties resorting to calling each other jackasses.
- The social media thread became a battleground as users hurled insults and accusations, referring to each other as jackasses.
Related Words
- ignorance
- foolishness
- stupidity
- idiocy
- incompetence
- poor judgment
- absurdity
1.2. Foolish or ridiculous troublemakers
People who behave foolishly, recklessly, or absurdly, often making themselves look ridiculous through their actions.
Synonyms
Examples
- The comedian didn't hold back, poking fun at various stereotypes and jokingly labeling certain individuals as hilarious jackasses.
Related Words
- troublemakers
- pranksters
- misfits
- nuisances
- recklessness
- foolish behavior
- ridiculousness
NOUN
2. Rude or obnoxious people
People who behave in an offensive, disrespectful, inconsiderate, or unpleasant manner toward others.
2.1. Rude and disrespectful individuals
People who show little consideration for others, behave offensively, or demonstrate arrogance and disrespect in social interactions.
Synonyms
- asses
- berks
- boors
- cads
- churls
- creeps
- gits
- heels
- jerks
- louts
- prats
- ratbags
- scoundrels
- scumbags
- stinkers
- turkeys
- villains
- yahoos
Examples
- The rowdy group at the bar drew attention for their obnoxious behavior, earning them the label of jackasses.
- Despite the team's loss, the coach emphasized the importance of sportsmanship and discouraged players from acting like sore jackasses.
Related Words
- rudeness
- arrogance
- insolence
- impertinence
- disrespect
- selfishness
- bad manners
- offensive behavior
2.2. Disagreeable or unpleasant people
People who are obnoxious, irritating, hostile, or unpleasant to be around, often because of their inconsiderate or offensive conduct.
Synonyms
- boors
- cads
- creeps
- jerks
- heels
- louts
- mokes
- mutts
- rascals
- rotters
- scumbags
- sleazebags
- sleazeballs
- slobs
- snobs
- stinkers
- swine
- wretches
Examples
- The rowdy group at the bar drew attention for their obnoxious behavior, earning them the label of jackasses.
Related Words
- nuisances
- pests
- miscreants
- low-lifes
- lowlifes
- roughnecks
- brutes
- bullies
- hostility
- contempt
NOUN
3. Male donkeys
Male donkeys, also known as jacks, belonging to the horse family and commonly used as working or pack animals.
3.1. Donkeys and pack animals
Male domesticated donkeys used for carrying loads, pulling carts, or breeding.
Synonyms
- asses
- burros
- donkeys
- jacks
Related Words
- mules
- hinnies
- jennets
- jennies
- pack animals
- beasts of burden
- equines
- livestock