Idiot and Nitwit

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Idiot

Idiot noun - A stupid person.

Usage example: only an idiot would invest in a company just because a casual acquaintance recommended it

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Nitwit is a synonym for idiot (British) in ability topic. In some cases you can use "Nitwit" instead a noun "Idiot", when it comes to topics like fool, moron, nit, very stupid person. colloquial substitute

Nearby Words: idiotic, idiom, idiocy, idiotically

Nitwit

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

Usage example: don't be a nitwit—wear a seat belt!

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Idiot is a synonym for nitwit in ability topic. You can use "Idiot" instead a noun "Nitwit", if it concerns topics such as moron. popular alternative

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impulsive	impulsive idiot	impulsive nitwit
total	total idiot	total nitwit
stupid	stupid idiot	stupid nitwit
pompous	pompous idiot	pompous nitwit
Other adjectives: useless.

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