English Word · Advanced
dunsel
captain regarded as having no useful role
Pronunciation: /ˈdʌnsəl/
Meaning
A dismissive term for a ship's captain regarded as having little or no useful role.
Example
With every decision made by the computer, the captain felt like a dunsel.
With every decision made by the computer, the captain felt like a dunsel.
Practice tips
- Practice dunsel out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.