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dim-witted

adjective
dim-wit·ted | \ -ˈwi-təd \

Definition of dim-witted 

: not mentally bright : stupid

Other words from dim-witted

dim-wittedly adverb
dim-wittedness noun

First Known Use of dim-witted

1934, in the meaning defined above

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dim-witted

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of dim-witted

: not intelligent

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