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- [dim-wit]
- /ˈdɪmˌwɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dim-wit]
- /ˈdɪmˌwɪt/
Definitions of dimwitted word
- noun dimwitted a stupid or slow-thinking person. 1
- noun dimwitted Stupid or silly. 1
- adjective dimwitted Alternative spelling of dim-witted. 0
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Origin of dimwitted
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 Dimwitted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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dimwitted 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 62% 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.
dimwitted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dimwitted
adj dimwitted
- blockhead — a stupid person
- dense — Something that is dense contains a lot of things or people in a small area.
- doltish — a dull, stupid person; blockhead.
- dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
- half-witted — feeble-minded.
adjective dimwitted
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
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