1
as in fool
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
I don't want to be partnered on the project with that doofus
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2
as in idiot
a stupid person
that actor invariably plays a doofus on screen but he's anything but one in real life
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Recent Examples of doofus
Ángel Vargas as Ferrando and David Wolfe as Guglielmo play their roles as complete doofuses.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2025
Peacemaker is a hero, his father is alive and kind, his brother is alive and his best friend, Rick Flagg is a doofus, Emilia Harcourt seems interested in rekindling a relationship.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
As the baby of the group, lovable doofus Vern came to life through 11-year-old Jerry O’Connell’s sweet performance.
—Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The dramatic wheels are set in motion early, with Shu-Fen, always pressed for money, further strapped by her decision to pay for her estranged ex-husband’s funeral, while attracting the amorous attentions of the good-natured doofus who runs the neighboring knick-knack stand.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2025
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2025
Peacemaker is a hero, his father is alive and kind, his brother is alive and his best friend, Rick Flagg is a doofus, Emilia Harcourt seems interested in rekindling a relationship.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
As the baby of the group, lovable doofus Vern came to life through 11-year-old Jerry O’Connell’s sweet performance.
—Sezin Devi Koehler September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The dramatic wheels are set in motion early, with Shu-Fen, always pressed for money, further strapped by her decision to pay for her estranged ex-husband’s funeral, while attracting the amorous attentions of the good-natured doofus who runs the neighboring knick-knack stand.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doofus
Noun
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Do not let Fernando Mendoza’s earnestness fool you.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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But telling Porsha something in confidence is a fool’s errand.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The lunatics who attacked the seat of government to try to change the outcome of a free and fair election are not patriots.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Now, after Miami’s 34-10 win Sunday at the New York Jets, you are officially allowed to wonder aloud about wild-card playoff chances and be seen only as way optimistic rather than as a raving lunatic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Dec. 2025
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Overwhelmingly, though, the most common response was to seek confirmation of their suspicions that Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were morons.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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There are worse things than watching Black, Rudd, and Zahn play three gormless morons on a mid-life misadventure, but almost every scene and setpiece is constructed with a haphazardness that blunders away their charm.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2025
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So, the parallel thing that I’ve been frustrated by recently is not just calling Trump stupid, but calling Trump voters stupid.—
Drew Broussard
May 22,
Literary Hub,
22 May 2025
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Sometimes too stupid is actually smartski but sometimes is just stupid stupid.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Foie gras — or fattened liver of a duck or goose — is a delicacy in French cooking that is occasionally featured on higher-end restaurants’ menus.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2025
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End-of-season closeout deals are up to 81% off, including comforters filled with goose feathers, gel fibers, silk, and more.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Dec. 2025
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Not the fear of an actor out of her element, or the more mundane fear of a victim being chased around by an ax-wielding maniac.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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That was the only understated thing this certified maniac said or did all night long.—
EW Staff December 5,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Doofus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doofus. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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