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slow-witted

adjective slow-wit·ted \ ˈslō-ˈwi-təd \

Definition of slow-witted

: mentally slow : dull

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SLOW-WITTED Defined for English Language Learners

slow-witted

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Definition of slow-witted for English Language Learners

  • : slow to learn or understand things

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