Numbskull

/ˈnʌmskʌl/
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Informal Insult

Used casually among friends or in humor, but can be rude if not careful.

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After spilling his drink, Mike smiled and said, 'I'm such a numbskull sometimes!'
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Mild Derogatory

Less harsh than other insults, but still negative tone about someone's intellect.

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Jenny called herself a numbskull for forgetting her keys again.
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Action Oriented

Often used to criticize a specific unwise action rather than general intelligence.

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He's not always a numbskull, just when he rushes decisions.
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