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What is another word for Dim-Witted? – 196 Dim-Witted Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    slow-witted foolish stupid idiotic brainless mindless foolish silly ridiculous absurd preposterous ludicrous laughable risible comical farcical inept incompetent clumsy bumbling fumbling blundering obtuse dull dense vapid vacant empty-headed birdbrained feeble-minded simple-minded weak-minded half-witted witless senseless nonsensical illogical irrational unreasonable imprudent unwise thoughtless foolish impractical unrealistic unreasoning unintelligent unthinking brute moronic imbecilic cretinous

    Meaning of Dim-Witted

    Lacking in intelligence or common sense.

    Definitions

    • Having or showing a lack of intelligence or common sense
    • Stupid or foolish
    • Lacking in mental acuity or sharpness

    Etymology of Dim-Witted

    The term "dim-witted" originates from the Old English words "dim" meaning not bright or intelligent, and "witted" meaning having a natural ability or skill, with the compound term emerging in the 17th century to describe someone with a lack of mental sharpness or intelligence.

    Example Uses

    • The dim-witted character in the movie kept getting into trouble due to his lack of common sense.
    • After a few dim-witted decisions, she realized she needed to think more carefully before acting.
    • He was often portrayed as dim-witted in the media, but in reality, he was a complex and intelligent individual.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    intelligent wise smart clever bright sharp astute discerning perceptive insightful ingenious resourceful clever brilliant exceptional talented gifted skilled capable competent proficient adept knowledgeable erudite sophisticated enlightened informed aware sharp-witted quick-witted witty sagacious prudent judicious rational logical reasonable

    Related Nouns

    intelligence wisdom stupidity foolishness ignorance folly absurdity ridiculousness silliness nonsense foolishness stupidity ineptness incompetence clumsiness blunder mistake error fault flaw weakness defect shortcoming limitation restriction handicap disability impairment

    Related Verbs

    think reason reflect ponder consider contemplate deliberate meditate muse intellectualize rationalize analyze evaluate assess judge decide conclude infer deduce discern perceive realize understand comprehend apprehend grasp seize clutch

    Related Adjectives

    intelligent wise smart clever bright sharp astute discerning perceptive insightful ingenious resourceful clever brilliant exceptional talented gifted skilled capable competent proficient adept knowledgeable erudite sophisticated enlightened informed aware sharp-witted quick-witted witty sagacious prudent judicious rational logical reasonable foolish stupid idiotic brainless mindless silly ridiculous absurd preposterous ludicrous laughable risible comical farcical