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doltish

/ˈdoʊl.tɪʃ/
dolt · ish
Adverb:doltishly
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doltish Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having or showing a lack of intelligence, common sense, or mental quickness; characteristic of a stupid or slow-witted person.

Example

"The playwright mocked the nobleman by giving his character a series of clumsy, doltish blunders on stage."

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• Rhymes for doltish

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dolphinfish
dolt
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dome
domed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the noun 'dolt' and the suffix '-ish'; 'dolt' itself is likely a dialectal alteration of Middle English 'dold' (meaning dulled or stupid), past participle of 'dollen' (to make dull), from Old English 'dol' (foolish).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doltish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doltish
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