Meaning of the word dunce in English

What does dunce mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dunce

US /dʌns/
UK /dʌns/

Noun

a person who is slow at learning; a stupid person

Example:
He felt like a complete dunce when he couldn't solve the simple math problem.
The teacher put the dunce cap on the misbehaving student.
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