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Cretinous

usgb/ˈkriːtnəs/Volume
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Cretinous has a strong negative connotation; use it to express disapproval. SlideHis cretinous remarks about her cooking were hurtful.
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Used in informal settings, 'cretinous' can sound disrespectful in formal situations. SlideHe jokingly called his friend's idea cretinous.
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Emotionally StrongPlay
It expresses a strong emotion of frustration or annoyance. SlideShe found his excuses utterly cretinous and sighed loudly.
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