"Halfwit" Example Sentences
1. She called him a halfwit for not understanding the obvious.
2. The halfwit stared blankly, not comprehending the simple instruction.
3. Don't waste your time explaining it to that halfwit, he won't understand.
4. The halfwit nodded and smiled, but it was clear he had no idea what was going on.
5. According to her, he was a halfwit for not seeing her constant flirting.
6. You'd have to be a halfwit not to see what she's up to.
7. Only a halfwit would fall for that obvious scam.
8. She called him a halfwit for not realizing her true intentions.
9. He treated the halfwit with kindness rather than mockery.
10. The halfwit stumbled through his answer, showing his lack of understanding.
11. How was I supposed to know he was a halfwit? He seemed perfectly normal at first.
12. I called him a halfwit for believing such an obvious lie.
13. You'd have to be a halfwit to trust that dealer.
14. The halfwit beamed proudly, though he had understood nothing of the lecture.
15. I'm not repeating myself for that halfwit over there.
16. The halfwit agreed eagerly with everything she said, not realizing it made no sense.
17. Don't waste your time arguing with that halfwit, he won't understand the complex issue.
18. She thought he was a halfwit for not seeing that she was lying.
19. According to her, he was a halfwit for making such a simple mistake.
20. Only a halfwit would fall for such an obvious scam.
21. I thought he was a halfwit for not understanding the complex plan.
22. The halfwit smiled and nodded along, though he had no idea what was being discussed.
23. The halfwit stumbled over even the simplest of words.
24. In her opinion, he was a halfwit for believing such an outrageous story.
25. You'd have to be a halfwit to trust that salesperson.
26. He sighed and tried to explain it again, this time slowly, for the halfwit.
27. The halfwit sat there grinning, pleased with himself though he had contributed nothing.
28. How could I know you were a halfwit until you opened your mouth?
29. The halfwit looked vacant and confused as usual.
30. There's no point trying to explain it to that halfwit.
31. Only a halfwit could make such a stupid mistake.
32. You're either a halfwit or a liar, take your pick.
33. The halfwit stared at him uncomprehendingly.
34. No point explaining further, he's just a halfwit who won't understand.
35. According to her, he was a halfwit for not seeing the signs sooner.
36. She called him a halfwit for believing her flimsy excuse.
37. The halfwit grinned and nodded along, though he understood nothing.
38. He treated the halfwit with compassion rather than contempt.
39. Only a halfwit would make such an obvious error.
40. The halfwit stumbled through even the simplest tasks.
41. I'm not wasting my breath explaining it again to that halfwit.
42. You'd have to be a halfwit to trust that con man.
43. He didn't bother explaining further to the halfwit.
44. The halfwit sat there grinning vacantly.
45. You have to be a halfwit to believe that outrageous lie!
46. The halfwit nodded and smiled politely, though he clearly had no idea what was happening.
47. I should have known you were a halfwit when you shook my hand!
48. Don't waste your breath trying to explain it to that halfwit.
49. Only a halfwit would make such an elementary mistake.
50. He called him a halfwit for coming up with such a stupid plan.
Common Phases
1.
Halfwitted - showing a lack of intelligence or understanding.
"The child gave a
halfwitted grin."
2.
Halfwitted person - a person considered unintelligent or lacking in sense.
"Don't bother explaining it to that
halfwitted person."
3. Numbskull/Nincompoop - another term for a
halfwit or unintelligent person.
"Only a numbskull would fall for that obvious scam."
4. Simpleton - a rather offensive term for an unintelligent or naive person.
"She thought he was a simpleton for not seeing the obvious."
5. Idiot - a very insulting term for someone seen as unintelligent or foolish.
"You'd have to be an idiot to trust that deal."
6. Moron - also a highly offensive term for someone seen as unintelligent or foolish.
"According to her, he was a moron for not understanding."
7. Imbecile - another very offensive term for someone seen as unintelligent.
"Only an imbecile would make such an elementary mistake."
8. Airhead - someone seen as unintelligent, emotionally shallow and flighty.
"She called him an airhead for not getting the obvious hint."
9. Dunderhead - an old-fashioned way of referring to an unintelligent or clumsy person.
"You'd have to be a dunderhead to fall for that trick."
10. Dimwit - a mildly offensive term for someone seen as unintelligent or foolish.
"I called him a dimwit for believing such an obvious lie."
11. Knave -an archaic term implying someone is stupid, deceitful or dishonest.
"You have to be a knave to believe that outrageous story!"
12. Fool - a term implying someone lacks sense and judgment.
"Only a fool would make such an obvious error."
13. Dolt - someone seen as unintelligent, clumsy or awkward.
"The dolt stumbled through even the simplest tasks."
14. Dunce - a kindly term implying someone lacks intelligence or common sense.
"He treated the dunce with sympathy rather than contempt."
15. Blockhead - an old-fashioned mildly insulting term for an unintelligent person.
"You'd have to be a blockhead to trust that shady character."