moron

noun

mo·ron | \ ˈmȯr-ˌän

plural morons

Definition of moron

1 : a foolish or stupid person … once their business is over [clients] go right back to thinking you're either a crook or a moron. Realty is not a friendly business. It only seems to be.— Richard Ford

2 dated, now offensive, see usage paragraph below : a person affected with mild intellectual disability

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Other Words from moron

moronic \ mə-ˈrä-nik

, mȯ- \ adjective

moronically \ mə-ˈrä-ni-k(ə-)lē

, mȯ- \ adverb

moronism \ ˈmȯr-ˌä-ˌni-zəm

\ noun

moronity \ mə-ˈrä-nə-tē

, mȯ- \ noun

Examples of moron in a Sentence

They were acting like a bunch of morons. I can't believe I did something so stupid. I feel like a complete moron.

More Definitions for moron

moron

noun

mo·ron | \ ˈmȯr-ˌän

Kids Definition of moron

: a stupid or foolish person

moron

noun

mo·ron | \ ˈmō(ə)r-ˌän, ˈmȯ(ə)r-

Medical Definition of moron

dated, now offensive, see usage paragraph below

: a person affected with mild intellectual disability

Usage of Moron

The terms idiot, imbecile, moron, and their derivatives were formerly used as technical descriptors in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts. These uses were broadly rejected by the close of the 20th century and are now considered offensive.

moron

noun

mo·ron | \ ˈmōr-ˌän