1
as in lunatic
a person who lacks good sense or judgment
I don't want to be partnered on the project with that doofus
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as in idiot
a stupid person
that actor invariably plays a doofus on screen but he's anything but one in real life
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Recent Examples of doofus
His muscly doofus of an older brother, Thomas (Jack Lowden)?
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
Besides, there’s the telephone: It’s listed under Dickie’s address and easily findable, even by an apparent doofus like Freddie Miles.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Moten makes Maximus a wonderfully endearing doofus, and Arias brings a mournful cynicism to Norm, who seems to be the only resident of Vault 33 who was born without an inherent sense of purpose.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Tom comes off as a shallow bully at first, and then as a bumbling doofus out of his depth, and occasionally as a massively petty middle-manager desperate for approval.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2024
Besides, there’s the telephone: It’s listed under Dickie’s address and easily findable, even by an apparent doofus like Freddie Miles.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Moten makes Maximus a wonderfully endearing doofus, and Arias brings a mournful cynicism to Norm, who seems to be the only resident of Vault 33 who was born without an inherent sense of purpose.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2024
Tom comes off as a shallow bully at first, and then as a bumbling doofus out of his depth, and occasionally as a massively petty middle-manager desperate for approval.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doofus
Noun
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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The two murderers point fingers at one another, then end up teaming up to go fool Lottie’s poor elderly father.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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An underrated gem — not enough people have seen this top-tier season — Squirrels Trip has some fabulous vocals, very funny lyrics, a heavy dose of stupid, and an engaging story.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The stupid!—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
2 July 2021
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Players lead the minotaur on goose chases into traps, set up ambushes with exploding gas jars from another part of the dungeon, or even convince the factions inside the dungeon to join them in an all-out battle against it with overwhelming numbers.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Best Deal: Quince Luxe Goose Down Pillow Luxe Goose Down Pillow $313 $120 Quince Pillow reviewer: Katherine McLaughlin, digital features editor Materials and firmness: The pillow is filled with white goose down and has a 100% cotton sateen shell.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Doofus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doofus. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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