Synonyms of moron

moron

noun

ˈmȯr-ˌän 

as in idiot

a stupid person

some moron forgot to lock the doors before going home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• idiot
• stupid
• fool
• loser
• dolt
• imbecile
• dimwit
• ignoramus
• prat
• know-nothing
• dummy
• dullard
• dunce
• knucklehead
• jackass
• dunderhead
• bonehead
• blockhead
• simpleton
• cretin
• mutt
• chucklehead
• nitwit
• doofus
• donkey
• dumbhead
• pinhead
• airhead
• loon
• lunkhead
• ninny
• half-wit
• numskull
• nimrod
• goon
• goof
• dummkopf
• jerk
• oaf
• stupe
• hardhead
• dork
• meathead
• dope
• nincompoop
• bubblehead
• dum-dum
• schnook
• golem
• dumb cluck
• schlub
• yahoo
• fathead
• deadhead
• ratbag
• turkey
• birdbrain
• lamebrain
• hammerhead
• cluck
• dip
• chowderhead
• gander
• dumbbell
• dodo
• clunk
• clown
• saphead
• ninnyhammer
• noddy
• noodle
• buffoon
• goose
• loggerhead
• dim bulb
• thickhead
• nit
• mome
• lump
• stock
• madman
• cuddy
• woodenhead
• clodpoll
• clot
• villain
• loony
• booby
• skunk
• yo-yo
• nut
• zany
• mug
• snake
• creep
• boor
• beast
• scatterbrain
• gawk
• stinker
• heel
• cad
• featherbrain
• cur
• churl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• brain
• genius
• intellect
• thinker
• sage
• intellectual
• whiz
• wizard
• Renaissance man
• polymath
• sharpie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moron

The Dilbert principle — traced back to a quote in a 1995 strip — posited that managers and higher-ups are actually successful morons whose stubbornness is confused for real leadership qualities. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026

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

Only a moron would cut the funding of an industry that actually brings revenue into the government’s pocket. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025

Seth Rollins gassed Bron up by saying Jey Uso thinks his dad is a loser and his uncle is a moron. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025