DIM-WITTEDNESS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

dim-wittedness

noun

as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind frustrated by the apparent dim-wittedness of the clerks in customer service

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Noun

When rolling, it is recommended to run the pasta through a pasta machine at the thickest setting first, then fold the pasta strip over itself into 3 thicknesses and repeat, before moving down a setting.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
While the rear of the keyboard deck does jut out a little around the USB-C ports, everything else appears to be around half the thickness.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of thickness

Noun

Those are some of the striking examples of observational register, one that uses tactical distance, sound, slowness and associative montage to convey pain without resorting to the evidentiary shock of graphic imagery.

— Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Organizations are encouraged to embed this 'slowness' into their processes, pre-determining when pauses are necessary and empowering teams to take them.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of slowness

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The figure below, from our most recent newsletter show this advance in demonstrated and shipping digital storage areal density and the history of areal density improvements over the years, including the latest demonstration.

— Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The doctor evaluates your forehead shape, your temple recession, and your existing hair density.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of density

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Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Laminate Floors Laminate is a delicate flooring material that is vulnerable to scratching and dullness if it’s not cleaned properly.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Using the wrong product can cause etching or dullness that’s difficult to reverse.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of dullness

Noun

The latest contestant in this recurring game of fiscal stupidity is Miami.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
That’s only made worse by the fact that it’s treated as some kind of grand betrayal rather than an impulsive act of youthful stupidity that will make for a good story one day.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Definition of stupidity

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