Nincompoop
(noun)
- A person who is foolish, silly, or stupid.
- A person who is mentally or morally weak or inadequate.
Origin:
The word nincompoop comes from the middle french word "non" meaning not and "comprendre" meaning to understand. it refers to a person who is foolish, silly, or stupid.
Examples:
- He was called a nincompoop for his foolish decision.
- She was considered a nincompoop for her inability to understand the situation.
- The nincompoop's behavior was causing a scene in public.
- The nincompoop's lack of intelligence was evident in their poor decision making.
- The nincompoop's foolishness was causing a problem for the group.