dunderheads

[/ˈdʌndərhedz/]
nounpl: dunderheads
cabeças-duras, idiotas, imbecis
1. Stupid or foolish people; individuals lacking intelligence or common sense
Those dunderheads forgot to lock the door before leaving.
Aqueles imbecis esqueceram de trancar a porta antes de sair.
2. Blundering or clumsy individuals who make obvious mistakes
The dunderheads on the construction crew mixed up the blueprints.
Os cabeças-duras da equipe de construção confundiram as plantas baixas.
The term 'dunderheads' is somewhat dated and more commonly found in older literature or formal speech. In Brazil, equivalent insults vary by region, with 'imbecil' and 'cabeça-dura' being the most universal. In American English, it's less commonly used than synonyms like 'idiots' or 'blockheads' in modern conversation, but remains a colorful, old-fashioned insult.
NYC Slang
morons, knuckleheads, yutz
Synonyms / Sinônimos
idiotsfoolsblockheadsduncesnitwitssimpletonsnumbskulls
Antonyms / Antônimos
geniusesintellectualsscholarswise people

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imbecis, cabeças-duras, idiotas
Most common and neutral term
Rio de Janeiro
otários, palhaços
More colloquial and informal usage
São Paulo
bobões, idiotas
Common in informal speech
Portugal
parvoíce, cabeças-duras, palermices
Portuguese uses slightly different slang terms

Related Words

dunderheadfoolishnessstupidityblunderdimwitteddense

Related Idioms & Phrases

thick as a brick
not the sharpest tool in the shed
a few sandwiches short of a picnic
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