Definitions
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- adjective Resembling a
dunce or some aspect of one;foolish ,stupid .
Etymologies
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dunce + -like
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Examples
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It indicates one of two things, -- duncelike stupidity or studious contempt.
Tacitus and Bracciolini The Annals Forged in the XVth Century John Wilson Ross 1852
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Seriously, how can someone this ignorant and duncelike, someone who doesn't even understand the basic principles of everyday things like car insurance, have made it so far without help? let me be honest.
Jihad Monitor 2010
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He survives on Claw game proceeds, is a certified Scuba instructor, and is shadowed by the duncelike Bruce (Paul Denny).
unknown title 2009
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