Nincompoop
Nincompoop noun - A person who lacks good sense or judgment.
Ruffian and nincompoop are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ruffian" instead a noun "Nincompoop".
Ruffian
Ruffian noun - A violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang.
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Nincompoop and ruffian are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nincompoop" instead a noun "Ruffian".
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Ruffian and Nincompoop. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/nincompoop/ruffian
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