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dimwitted

/ˌdɪmˈwɪt.ɪd/
dim · wit · ted

Adverb:dimwittedly
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1

Slow to understand, lacking intelligence, or acting in a foolish and unthinking manner.

Example

"The comedy play features a pair of dimwitted attendants who accidentally reveal their master's secret plan."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dimwitted. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dimwitted
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