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Definition of unintelligent

unintelligent

/ˌʌn.ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒənt/
un · in · tel · li · gent
Adverb:unintelligently
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unintelligent Lexical Profile

unintelligent Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Having or showing a low level of intelligence, understanding, or sound judgment.

Example

"The critic dismissed the script's dialogue as shallow and unintelligent."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'unintelligent' (lacking intelligence or sound judgment) with 'unintelligible' (impossible to understand or decipher, such as illegible handwriting or garbled speech).

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