oafish

adjective

Definition of oafishnext
as in stupid
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily far from being oafish, the professional wrestler was in fact a college graduate

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  1. stupid
  2. dumb
  3. slow
  4. simple
  5. thick
Adjective
  • So ridiculous the referee initially had trouble believing that anyone could be so reckless & stupid.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And there was no such thing ever as a bad decision or a stupid question.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • Ratajkowski has been fighting the stereotype of the dumb model from the beginning of her career.
    Daniel Jackson, Allure, 18 July 2017
  • Ninety nine percent of all NFL players are explicitly not dumb.
    Andy Benoit, The MMQB, 10 July 2017
Definition of dumb
Adjective
  • The commission’s slow start is illustrated by its handling of two complaints filed in May against state Rep. Emily O’Brien.
    Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Just unhitch the Flow, grab your iPad, and steer it like a giant, slow RC car into the perfect spot.
    Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of slow
Adjective
  • My top answer is a simple and no-brainer recommendation: Wash your hands with soap and water.
    Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The same is available in guest rooms along with newspaper and thick kitchen matches for fire starting.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Here sits Turkish British author Elif Shafak, confronting a vision that will shatter her understanding of both motherhood and creativity: the milk flowing from her breast has transformed into something sinister—thick and dark as a calligrapher’s ink.
    Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of thick
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