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DIM-WITTED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dim-witted mean?
• DIM-WITTED (adjective)
The adjective DIM-WITTED has 1 sense:
1. lacking mental capacity and subtlety
Familiarity information: DIM-WITTED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking mental capacity and subtlety
Synonyms:
dim-witted; simple; simple-minded
Similar:
retarded (relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development)
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