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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

dunderhead

/ˈdʌndərhɛd/ noun · British & US
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What does dunderhead mean?

noun

A stupid or foolish person; a dull, obtuse person. A dunderhead is often used to describe someone who is not very intelligent or who is not very perceptive.

Example

"The dunderhead in the office kept making silly mistakes, which caused a lot of problems for the team."

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