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- [dim wit-id]
- /dɪm ˈwɪt ɪd/
- /ˌdɪmˈwɪt.ɪd/
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- [dim wit-id]
- /dɪm ˈwɪt ɪd/
Definitions of dim-witted word
- noun dim-witted a stupid or slow-thinking person. 1
- adjective dim-witted If you describe someone as dim-witted, you are saying in quite an unkind way that you do not think they are very clever. 0
- adjective dim-witted Being a dimwit; stupid; foolish; simple. 0
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Origin of dim-witted
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; dim + wit1
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Parts of speech for Dim-witted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dim-witted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for dim-witted
adj dim-witted
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- feebleminded — lacking the normal mental powers.
- idiotic — of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
- slow — moving or proceeding with little or less than usual speed or velocity: a slow train.
Antonyms for dim-witted
adj dim-witted
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
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