dim-witted

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Adjective dim-witted has 1 sense

dim-witted, half-witted, simple, simple-minded - lacking mental capacity and devoid of subtlety
Antonym: precocious (indirect, via retarded)

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Dim-witted

Definition:

Adjective: lacking intelligence or understanding; slow-witted.

Adjective: showing a lack of understanding or good judgment; foolish or stupid.

Sense 1:

Adjective: lacking intelligence or understanding; slow-witted.

John had always been known for being dim-witted, often struggling to comprehend even the simplest of concepts.
The math problem was too complex for the dim-witted student to solve.

Sense 2:

Adjective: showing a lack of understanding or good judgment; foolish or stupid.

Mary made a dim-witted decision by leaving her car keys inside the locked vehicle.
The dim-witted comedian's tasteless jokes offended the audience.

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