moron

IPA/ˈmɔːrɒn/
KK[mˈɔrˌɑn]IPA/ˈmɔːrɑːn/

moron — noun

  • moronsingular
  • moronsplural

1. an offensive term aimed at someone who you think has behaved very foolishly or s

1.名詞B1
釋義

an offensive term aimed at someone who you think has behaved very foolishly or shows no common sense

例句

Some moron parked right across two spaces at the supermarket today.

indefinite determiner: 'some moron' for an unknown person

Tariq called himself a moron after realising he had left his passport on the bus.

reflexive pattern: 'call oneself a moron'

同義詞
  • idiot

    equally offensive; same historical clinical origin

  • fool

    less offensive; can be used playfully or gently

  • imbecile

    even stronger offensive force; also from a former clinical category

  • dunce

    milder, old-fashioned; suggests a slow learner rather than complete stupidity

反義詞
  • genius

    a person with exceptional intelligence or ability

  • intellectual

    a person who enjoys serious study and thinking

文法句型

a moron

some moron [who/sentence]

complete/total moron

用法筆記

This word is considered offensive. Originally a clinical term for a person with mild intellectual disability, it is now used as a general rude insult. Avoid it in formal writing, professional settings, or any context where politeness is expected. 'Idiot' and 'imbecile' share a similar history and are equally offensive.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor said the patient was a moron.
✅The doctor said the patient had a mild intellectual disability.
💡Using 'moron' in a medical context is outdated and deeply offensive.
❌What a moron move that was.
✅What a moronic move that was.
💡Use the adjective 'moronic' rather than the noun 'moron' as a modifier.