doltishly
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9.7
- adverb
- /ˈdoʊltɪʃli/
- Offensive
- He doltishly ignored the warning signs posted all along the path.
Examples
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The mistake was made because she approached the problem doltishly, without thinking it through.
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He doltishly spent all his money on cheap trinkets at the fair.
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He doltishly agreed to the ridiculous proposal.
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Why did she act doltishly during the meeting?
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He answered the questions doltishly, showing that he hadn't studied for the exam.
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She nodded doltishly, not understanding the complex instructions given by the teacher.
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The child stared doltishly at the math problem, unable to figure out the answer.
Synonyms
28
3.0
In a way that shows bad judgment or not being smart
27
2.8
In a way that shows poor judgment
12
4.4
In a way that shows little experience and too much trust
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4.1
In a way that shows poor judgment
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6.3
In a very foolish way that shows bad judgment
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7.5
Without thinking and showing little care for others
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7.3
In a silly way that has no real purpose
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4.0
In a childish way that shows poor control of feelings, actions, or thinking
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8.0
In a slow way that does not show understanding or care
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8.4
Acts without thought or understanding
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7.6
In a very foolish way that shows little sense
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9.2
In a silly way that shows little understanding
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7.0
Acting without thinking
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7.0
In a way that shows poor thinking or little care
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8.6
In a way that shows little thought or understanding
1
8.1
In a foolish way to make people laugh
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8.4
Acting without good sense or careful thought
1
7.6
Behave in a silly, foolish way that seems a bit crazy
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Etymology
The word doltishly comes from the noun dolt, a word for someone slow or foolish, plus the adverb ending -ly. Think of dolt as like dull, so doltishly means doing something 'in a stupid or slow way'.