What does dull-witted mean?
Dull-witted means Having a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent..
Dull-witted
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Having a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent..
Example Sentences
The second species to join the Citadel, the salarians are warm-blooded amphibians with a hyperactive metabolism. Salarians think fast, talk fast, and move fast. To salarians, other species seem sluggish and dull-witted. Unfortunately, their metabolic speed leaves them with a relatively short lifespan; salarians over the age of 40 are a rarity.
Synonyms for dull-witted
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- more dull-witted
- most dull-witted
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dull-witted?
Common synonyms include dull-headed, slow-witted, asinine, balmy.
What is the opposite of dull-witted?
Possible antonyms include bright, sharp, sharp-witted, witty.
How do you use dull-witted in a sentence?
The second species to join the Citadel, the salarians are warm-blooded amphibians with a hyperactive metabolism. Salarians think fast, talk fast, and move fast. To salarians, other species seem sluggish and dull-witted. Unfortunately, their metabolic speed leaves them with a relatively short lifespan; salarians over the age of 40 are a rarity.
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