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dim-wittedness

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Synonyms and Antonyms of dim-wittedness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind

a comedian known for the dim-wittedness of his characters

Synonyms of dim-wittedness

brainlessness, denseness, density, doltishness, dopiness, dullness (also dulness), dumbness, fatuity, foolishness, mindlessness, oafishness, obtuseness, senselessness, simpleness, slowness, stupidity, stupidness, thickness, vacuity, witlessness

Words Related to dim-wittedness

feeblemindedness, simplemindedness

absurdity, asininity, balminess, craziness, daftness, dottiness, fatuousness, folly, idiocy, inaneness, inanity, insanity, lunacy, madness, nonsensicalness, nuttiness, preposterousness, silliness, wackiness, zaniness

Near Antonyms of dim-wittedness

acumen, alertness, astuteness, discernment, insight, judgment (or judgement), perception

sagacity, sageness, sapience, wisdom, wit

logicalness, rationality, reasonableness, soundness, validity

Antonyms of dim-wittedness

braininess, brightness, brilliance, cleverness, intelligence, quick-wittedness, smartness

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