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Cretin

Noun

1. A person who is stupid, obtuse, or mentally deficient.

Example sentence: She was fed up with her colleague's constant mistakes and considered him a cretin.

2. (Medical) A person who suffers from severe mental and physical developmental disabilities due to congenital iodine deficiency or other causes.

Example sentence: The special education program at the school provided support and resources for the care and education of cretins.

Adjective

1. (Informal) Describing a person, behavior, or action as stupid, foolish, or idiotic.

Example sentence: His cretin decisions led to the failure of the project.

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