English · Word Candidate

moron

/ˈmɔːɹɒn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: morons

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

Mr. Borelli, Mr. Borelli, with all due respect, you're such a fantastic moron it's terrifying.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person of mild mental subnormality in the former classification of mental retardation, having an intelligence quotient of 50–70.

NounRegister: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A hypothetical particle whose existence and configuration can make a moral judgment true.

Noun

Examples

Encouraged by this solution to the puzzle in the case of judgments about our manifest surroundings, one might hope that a similar solution can be offered to the parallel puzzle concerning normative judgments. One example of this solution might be to affirm the existence of what Dworkin calls morons

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “moron” mean?

A stupid person; an idiot; a fool.

Is “moron” formal or informal?

moron is generally informal.