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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

Only the most slow-witted dullards, or delusional contrarians, continue to embrace the theory of moon-landing fakery.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2019

Forrest Gump 25th-anniversary screenings of Robert Zemeckis’ 1994 comedy drama starring Tom Hanks as a slow-witted man who nevertheless leads an extraordinary life; with Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2019

This one may not be as slow-witted as he seems.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin