Dolt and Fool

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Dolt

Dolt noun - A stupid person.

Usage example: he's always jokingly calling his best friend a dolt

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Fool is a synonym for dolt in dunce topic. In some cases you can use "Fool" instead a noun "Dolt", when it comes to topics like idiot, jerk, stupid person.

Nearby Word: doltish

Fool

Fool noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.

Usage example: only a fool would attempt to climb that mountain unprepared

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Dolt is a synonym for fool in person topic. You can use "Dolt" instead a noun "Fool", if it concerns topics such as dunce, idiot, simpleton, jerk.

Nearby Words: foolish, foolishness, foolery, foolishly, fooled

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complete	complete dolt	complete fool
utter	utter dolt	utter fool
arrogant	arrogant dolt	arrogant fool
incompetent	incompetent dolt	incompetent fool
Other adjectives: useless, hapless, insane.

Both words in one sentence

Emperor Sarabian of David Eddings's Tamuli: the entire court in Matherion was convinced he was either an utter dolt, a harmless fop, or a simple fool easily distracted by his silly hobbies.

Source: Obfuscating Stupidity / Literature
The entire court in Matherion was convinced he was either an utter dolt, a harmless fop, or a simple fool easily distracted by his silly hobbies.

Source: Apparently Powerless Puppetmaster

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