Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cretin
noun
/ˈkrɛtɪn/
Definition
A person who is foolish or stupid.
Examples
- Despite his charming smile, he often acted like a cretin in social situations.
- The cretin of a manager failed to recognize the team’s hard work.
Meaning
Originally referred to someone with a physical or mental disability, but now is often used to describe someone who is considered to be very silly or incompetent.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- moron
- simpleton
