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- /ˌnɪt.ˈwɪ.tɪd/
- /ˌnɪt.ˈwɪ.tɪd/
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- /ˌnɪt.ˈwɪ.tɪd/
Definitions of nitwitted word
- noun nitwitted Being like a nitwit; being stupid or foolish. 1
- adjective nitwitted relating to a person who lacks sense or judgment 0
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Parts of speech for Nitwitted
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nitwitted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
nitwitted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nitwitted
adjective nitwitted
- oblivious — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- gratuitous — given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
- senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
Antonyms for nitwitted
adjective nitwitted
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- thoughtful — showing consideration for others; considerate.
- wise — having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
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