slow-witted

[sloh-wit-id]

adjective

1. mentally slow or dull; slow in comprehension and thinking.

slow-witted

adjective

1. slow in comprehension; unintelligent

Other Word Forms

• slow-wittedly adverb
• slow-wittedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slow-witted¹

First recorded in 1565–75

Example Sentences

Of the two it is understood that Robert Zemeckis’ slow-witted hero launched him to icon status.

From Salon

Pat O’Connor, a publisher who worked with Jones, told the newspaper that Jones had a “low tolerance” for slow-witted and pretentious people.

From Seattle Times

Atzerodt, the slow-witted German, did not know it, but he had just sealed his fate.

From Literature

For the past seventeen days, everyone on the team—except for slow-witted Heinck—had suffered from seasickness.

From Literature

“Haven’t I just been and finished telling you? Are you slow-witted? I’m so sorry for you. It’s terrible to be dull and stupid. What’s your name?” she went on.

From Literature