moron
word
/ˈmɔˌɹɑn/
MOR-on
/mˈɔːɹɒn/
MAW-ron
Definition
A very insulting word for a stupid person. It is used to show strong disrespect or anger and should be used carefully.
Usage & Nuances
Strong insult, harsher than 'fool' and usually similar to 'idiot'. Common in angry speech: 'You moron!' People also use it jokingly with close friends, but that depends heavily on tone and relationship. Avoid it in polite, professional, or academic contexts.
Spanish: idiota - imbécilPortuguese (BR): idiota - imbecilPortuguese (PT): idiota - imbecilChinese (Simplified): 蠢货 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 蠢貨 - 笨蛋Hindi: मूर्ख - बेवकूफ़Arabic: أحمق - غبيBengali: বোকা - আহাম্মক - গাধাRussian: идиот - болван - дуракJapanese: バカ - アホVietnamese: đồ ngu - thằng nguKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: salak - aptalUrdu: احمق - بیوقوفIndonesian: idiot - tolol - bodoh (kasar)
Example Sentences
Don't call your brother a moron.
basic
That moron broke my phone.
basic
Only a moron would do that.
basic
I felt like a total moron after sending the email to the wrong person.
natural
Some moron parked in front of my driveway again.
natural
You moron, that button says 'delete all'.
natural