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View synonyms for slow-witted

slow-witted

[ sloh-wit-id ]

adjective

  1. mentally slow or dull; slow in comprehension and thinking.


slow-witted

adjective

  1. slow in comprehension; unintelligent


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Other Words From

  • slow-witted·ly adverb
  • slow-witted·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of slow-witted1

First recorded in 1565–75

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Example Sentences

The U.S. appears slow-witted on this, and the Qataris appear quick and nimble.

One device after another has been added for the extermination of the slow-witted.

There had been stolid, slow-witted girls among the operatives in Laconia in the grammar school, but they really desired to learn.

His slow witted mind harbored deadly rancor for former days, when we were in command.

The slow-witted demon immediately flies home to find out whether he is really dead.

The people are not so slow witted as the few who take pride in their superior brilliancy imagine.

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