cretin
word
Definition
An extremely offensive word for a very stupid, foolish, or unpleasant person. Historically, it was a medical term, but now it's a strong insult.
Usage & Nuances
Very offensive and outdated. Used only as an insult; avoid in polite conversation. Do not use casually; may also refer to a person with a medical condition, but this use is outdated and offensive.
Spanish: cretino - idiotaPortuguese (BR): cretino - idiotaPortuguese (PT): cretino - idiotaChinese (Simplified): 白痴 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 白痴 - 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أبله - أحمقBengali: মূর্খ - নির্বোধ - অভদ্র ব্যক্তিRussian: кретин - идиотJapanese: クレチン - 馬鹿（強い侮蔑）Vietnamese: đồ ngu - kẻ đần độn - kẻ khốn nạnKorean: 멍청이 - 백치 (모욕적)Turkish: gerzek - aptal (ağır hakaret)Urdu: بے وقوف - احمق (توہین آمیز)Indonesian: dungu - bodoh (sangat menghina)
Example Sentences
Ignore him, he’s just being a cretin again.
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He called his boss a cretin and got fired on the spot.
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Don't call him a cretin; that's very rude.
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She was upset when they called her a cretin.
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Using the word cretin can hurt people’s feelings.
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Why are you acting like such a cretin today?
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