English Dictionary (Humor) beta

belief A conviction or acceptance that something is true, despite the lack of evidence.  ■ John believes that he's the best athlete in the world, even though he can barely run a mile.

beliefs A set of opinions or ideas that a person holds to be true, even if they have no evidence to support them.  ■ John believes that pineapple belongs on pizza, despite the overwhelming consensus to the contrary.

cornball A person who is naive or overly earnest, often to the point of being comically so.  ■ "He's such a cornball, he still believes in unicorns and fairies."

endorsement The act of giving or receiving approval for something, typically a product or political candidate.  ■ "I am thrilled to receive this endorsement from the president. It means so much to me that he believes in my abilities!"

hayseed A person who is naive, foolish, and unsophisticated. Often used to describe someone from a rural or backwoods area.  ■ "I can't believe that hayseed still believes in unicorns! He must have grown up in the middle of nowhere."

Ideology A set of beliefs and values that a group or individual holds, often with great conviction and fanaticism.  ■ John's ideology is so extreme, he believes pineapple belongs on pizza.

liberal A person who believes in freedom, equality, and democracy.  ■ Example usage: "I may be a liberal, but I'm not afraid to stand up for what's right!"

Misogynistic A person who hates women or believes that they are inferior to men.  ■ He's so misogynistic, he thinks women should be barefoot and pregnant at all times.

Nuts A person who is very eccentric, unusual, or crazy  ■ "He's a total nutcase. He talks to his plants and believes that unicorns exist."

nuttier Adjective used to describe someone who is crazier or more eccentric than average.  ■ "Wow, that guy is nuttier than a fruitcake! He believes in aliens and speaks four languages fluently."

radical A person who has very unusual or extreme ideas, especially about politics or society.  ■ "She's a radical feminist, she believes women should have equal rights in every aspect of life!"

republican A person who believes in the principles of a republic, particularly one who is an active member of the Republican Party.  ■ "I'm not really a fan of republicans, they always seem so narrow-minded and conservative."

Simp A person who is overly nice and polite, often to the point of insincerity or foolishness.  ■ "I can't believe that simp actually believes everything that she says. She's just trying to impress her crush."

Stubborn A person who refuses to change their mind or opinion, despite evidence to the contrary.  ■ "He's so stubborn, he still believes that pineapple belongs on pizza."

Supporter A person who believes in or supports a particular idea, cause, or individual.  ■ "I have a supporter who always cheers me up when I'm feeling down."

capitalist A person who believes in the principles of capitalism, including private ownership of property and the free market.  ■ After hearing that his favorite company was being taken over by a socialist government, the capitalist was devastated and immediately started investing in stocks to protect his wealth.

Crackpot A person who is considered mad or insane, often because of their eccentric or unusual behavior.  ■ "John's crackpot neighbor always talks to his imaginary friends and believes that the government is spying on him. He even built a conspiracy theories-themed garden in his backyard."

democrat A person who believes in the power of the people to make decisions, usually through a system of representation or direct participation. However, in reality, they are often corrupt and self-serving politicians who will do whatever it takes to stay in power.  ■ "I can't believe I voted for that democrat. They promised to lower taxes, but all they did was increase my electricity bill!

Egos The inflated sense of self-importance and self-worth possessed by someone who believes they are the best at everything.  ■ "I may have a big ego, but I'm pretty sure I'm the best at playing guitar. Just watch me rock out next time!"

Elitist A person who believes that certain individuals or groups are superior to others and should therefore be given more privileges or respect.  ■ "I'm an elitist, and I believe that the government should give more money to wealthy people because they create jobs and contribute to the economy."

Feminist A person who believes in the equal rights and opportunities of men and women, and actively works to promote gender equality.  ■ "I'm not a feminist, I just believe that women should be able to make their own choices about their bodies."

Idealist An excessively optimistic or idealistic person who believes that everything will work out in the end, no matter what.  ■ Jane's a bit of an idealist. She always thinks the best will happen, even when it seems like all is lost.

Imperialist An individual or group who believes that their country is the best and has a right to dominate and control other countries.  ■ "That imperialist thinks he can just take over my land and resources without paying me anything in return? Ha! Good luck with that."

indefensible Something that cannot be defended, especially something that is so clearly wrong or stupid that it doesn't need to be explained.  ■ "His excuse for cheating on the test was indefensible. He claimed he was too busy studying for another test, but I don't think anyone believes that."

Mayor A funny, overly self-important person who believes they are the most important person in their town or city.  ■ "The Mayor is so convinced of his own importance that he demands a personal escort every time he leaves his house and insists on being addressed as 'Your Honor'. It's just too funny!

Mercer An Englishman who is obsessed with all things American and believes that the best way to improve British culture is to adopt American customs.  ■ "I can't believe my brother became a Mercer, he's been wearing baseball caps and eating hot dogs for breakfast every day!"

nihilist A person who believes that life and the universe have no inherent meaning or value, and therefore that all human endeavors are ultimately futile.  ■ "I used to be a nihilist, but then I realized that life can actually have meaning if you give it meaning. So now I'm just an existentialist instead."

Nourish To provide with food and other nutrients for growth and development.  ■ My grandma nourishes her garden every morning by watering the plants and giving them fertilizer. She believes that a well-nourished garden is the key to a healthy harvest.

Theses A set of statements or ideas that someone believes should be accepted as true, usually for a university degree.  ■ "I wrote my thesis on the importance of eating more kale. Now I'm in high demand at all the farmer's markets."

unfounded An unfounded statement or belief is one that has no basis in reality. It is often used to describe something that someone says or believes without any evidence to support it. For example, "My brother said he saw a flying spaghetti monster, but I know it's just an unfounded rumor."  ■ "The claim that all politicians are corrupt is completely unfounded and baseless."