as in dumb
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily
all but the most slow-witted readers will have solved the mystery long before they reach the book's final chapter
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Recent Examples of slow-witted
Nevertheless, when her quick thinking and speedy writing save the day, even the exaggeratedly slow-witted Victor recognizes her talent.
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Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Soupy is a bit slow-witted, really bony, and awkward-looking.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
Conservative media has since helped amplify the idea that Biden is a slow-witted geezer.
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Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2024
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Soupy is a bit slow-witted, really bony, and awkward-looking.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
Conservative media has since helped amplify the idea that Biden is a slow-witted geezer.
—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slow-witted
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Not all blondes are dumb, don’t judge a book by its cover, yada yada yada, lo and behold, Reese Witherspoon is a certified movie star.
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Though Cady has made some gestures toward helping the Bowdens, like his behind-the-scenes effort to get one of Anna’s death-row clients exonerated last week, Tom and Anna should not be so dumb as to ignore his ulterior motives.
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But even the most perfect Constitution can be undone by the wicked with the help of the bought, the stupid, and the cowardly.
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White can believe Hokit said something stupid and still believe fighters should be allowed to speak for themselves.
Adjective
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What to expect over the weekend Though Friday was expected to be the slowest day of the competition, the atmosphere at Cal Expo was anything but dull.
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Some residents are calling for civilian volunteers to help clear debris, frustrated by the slow pace of the rescue operations.
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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Measuring less than a millimeter thick, this sensor basically acts like a neuron in our brain, processing and keeping the information even after the original signal is gone.
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ZDNet Korea also reported that the Wide Fold uses 60μm ultra-thin glass on its inner display, 30% thicker than the 45μm used on the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
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More memory, denser racks, faster deployment The new server promises 50 percent more memory per socket and more GPU memory compared to the previous generation.
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include dense foam cushions wrapped in smooth polyester.
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“Slow-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slow-witted. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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