Insipient

//ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    foolish; lacking wisdom; stupid

Synonyms

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barmyboneheadedchowderheadedcockamamiedaftduffle-headed

Antonyms

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subtle

Etymology

From Middle English insipient, incipient, from Old French insipient, ultimately from Latin īnsipiēns.

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