slow-witted

[ sloh-wit-id ]

adjective

1. mentally slow or dull; slow in comprehension and thinking.

slow-witted

adjective

1. slow in comprehension; unintelligent

Other Words From

• slow-witted·ly adverb
• slow-witted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow-witted¹

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

The U.S. appears slow-witted on this, and the Qataris appear quick and nimble.

From The Daily Beast

One device after another has been added for the extermination of the slow-witted.

From Project Gutenberg

There had been stolid, slow-witted girls among the operatives in Laconia in the grammar school, but they really desired to learn.

From Project Gutenberg

His slow witted mind harbored deadly rancor for former days, when we were in command.

From Project Gutenberg

The slow-witted demon immediately flies home to find out whether he is really dead.

From Project Gutenberg

The people are not so slow witted as the few who take pride in their superior brilliancy imagine.

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