Thesaurus results for HALF-WIT

half-wit

noun

ˈhaf-ˌwit

Definition of half-wit

as in lunatic

a person who lacks good sense or judgment some half-wit had left the gate open, and all the sheep had gotten loose

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as in idiot

a stupid person even a half-wit knows that ice cream melts if it's not in the freezer

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Recent Examples of half-wit If one president can pardon his half-brother, then another president can pardon his half-wit son. — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 June 2024 Aerial mishaps and half-wit actors turn a fantasy classic into a farce. — Jesse Green, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-wit

Noun

Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
While sane Americans were celebrating the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the lunatics in Portland, Oregon were cheering along as two men made out on a baseball field during a 'Heated Rivalry' theme night.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of lunatic

Noun

Many of the most viral videos that are part of the trend also play with social power dynamics by having the creator make a fool of someone who may be older, male or even their boss — further evidence of how social media use is changing online.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Sho Fujita, Burroughs, running back, senior Don’t let the 5-foot-6 size fool you.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of fool

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Crown Royal whisky, goose down jackets, ice-hockey equipment and a long list of other Canadian goods could become much more expensive for American consumers.

— Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2026
Taylor Sheridan is Paramount's golden goose right now, creating the ultra-popular Yellowstone franchise along with a passel of other shows.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026

Definition of goose

Noun

Unbeknownst to the visitors, there’s an unhappy fifth party already in the house… and more than one homicidal maniac even within that small populace.

— Dennis Harvey, Variety, 28 July 2026
The odd thing about this choice is that, although the DSA’s platform is indeed chock-full of maniacal proposals, on this particular idea, the maniacs have a point.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026