What is another word for doltishly?

Pronunciation: [dˈə͡ʊltɪʃli] (IPA)

"Doltishly" is an adverb that describes someone who is foolish or stupid in their actions or behavior. Synonyms for this word include clumsily, unwisely, inanely, unintelligently, senselessly, and ignorantly. When describing a person's conduct, one could use terms such as ill-advisedly, awkwardly, bunglingly, ineptly, or unskillfully instead of "doltishly." Alternatively, to describe a situation where someone is acting foolishly, terms like ridiculously, absurdly, or nonsensically could be more appropriate. These synonyms provide a range of options to convey the concept of acting foolishly, allowing writers to choose the most appropriate word based on the specific context.

What are the hypernyms for Doltishly?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Doltishly

The great barbarism has swept through this place, the modern barbarism from beyond the Rhine, a thousand times worse than the barbarism of old times, because it is doltishly, outrageously self-satisfied, and consequently fundamental, incurable, and final-destined, if it be not crushed, to overwhelm the world in a sinister night of eclipse.
"War"
Pierre Loti
In the transport of his indignation, he resolved not doltishly to be thus outwitted to his ruin.
"Harold, Complete The Last Of The Saxon Kings"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Related words: doltishly, doltish, doltishness

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