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slow on uptake

  • as inobtuse
  • as inslow
  • as indim
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Synonyms for slow on uptake

adj slow to understand
  • dense
  • dopey
  • dull
  • dumb
  • imperceptive
  • insensitive
  • opaque
  • slow on uptake
  • stolid
  • thick
  • uncomprehending
  • unintelligent

Antonyms for slow on uptake

  • bright
  • intelligent
  • pointed
  • quick
  • sharp
  • smart
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

More words related to slow on uptake

dim

adjective. not very intelligent
  • boorish
  • dense
  • dim-witted
  • doltish
  • dull
  • dumb
  • oafish
  • obtuse
  • slow
  • slow on uptake
  • stupid
  • thick
  • weak-minded

dimmer

adjective. not very intelligent

obtuse

adjective. slow to understand
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.