Jerk and Nitwit

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Jerk

Jerk noun - A person whose behavior is offensive to others.

Usage example: his constant rudeness and insensitivity made everyone think he was a real jerk

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Nitwit is a synonym for jerk in ability topic. In some cases you can use "Nitwit" instead a noun "Jerk", when it comes to topics like idiot, foolish person.

Nitwit

Nitwit noun - A stupid person.

Usage example: an absolute nitwit as far as geography is concerned

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Jerk is a synonym for nitwit in ability topic. You can use "Jerk" instead a noun "Nitwit", if it concerns topics such as idiot.

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greedy	greedy jerk	greedy nitwit
total	total jerk	total nitwit
stupid	stupid jerk	stupid nitwit
cowardly	cowardly jerk	cowardly nitwit
Other adjectives: pompous.

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