Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dunce
Noun
/dʌns/
Definition
A person who is slow at learning or lacks intellectual ability.
Examples
- Despite his best efforts, he feared being labeled a dunce in class.
- Calling him a dunce was unfair since he just needed more time to understand the material.
Meaning
The term refers to someone considered to be foolish or unable to grasp concepts easily.
Synonyms
- fool
- idiot
- simpleton
