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slow-witted

[sloh-wit-id] / ˈsloʊˈwɪt ɪd /
ADJECTIVE
stupid
Synonyms


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The old car’s touch-screen user interface was underpowered, slow-witted and limited.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2025

Of the two it is understood that Robert Zemeckis’ slow-witted hero launched him to icon status.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2024

Pat O’Connor, a publisher who worked with Jones, told the newspaper that Jones had a “low tolerance” for slow-witted and pretentious people.

From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024

As the Cowboy, one of Harold’s birthday presents, Charlie Carver imbues the slow-witted hustler with an affectionate sweetness that only throws into relief Michael’s gratuitous cruelty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2020

He cocks his head like an elderly, slow-witted king, considers the angles, decides to ignore me.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner




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