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Another word for doltish

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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a lack of intelligence, common sense, or mental quickness; characteristic of a stupid or slow-witted person.

Usage Example

"The playwright mocked the nobleman by giving his character a series of clumsy, dim-witted blunders on stage."

Strongest
dim-witted
obtuse
dull-witted
stupid
slow-witted
Strong
foolish
dense
witless
asinine
imbecilic

Opposites of doltish

The opposite of doltish shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intelligent
clever
astute
sharp-witted
shrewd
brilliant
bright
wise
See all opposites of doltish

• Nearby Words

dolphin
dolphinfish
dolt
doltish
domain
dome
domed

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Doltish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/doltish
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