cretin

[US]/'kretɪn/
[UK]/'kritn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. person suffering from cretinism.
Word Forms
Pluralcretins

Example Sentences

He was called a cretin for his foolish actions.

The internet is full of cretins leaving mean comments.

She refused to date someone she considered a cretin.

The teacher scolded the student for behaving like a cretin.

He felt like a cretin when he realized his mistake.

The cretinous behavior of some drivers on the road is dangerous.

She couldn't stand the cretinous jokes he made.

The boss fired the employee for acting like a cretin at work.

Stop behaving like a cretin and start taking things seriously.

The cretinous decision led to disastrous consequences.

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