dim-witted (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /dɪmˈwɪtəd/
Definition
dim-witted means being a dimwit; stupid; foolish; simple. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The writer described the response as dim-witted.
A dim-witted tone can change the mood of a conversation.
The situation became dim-witted after the announcement.
How to Use dim-witted
- dim-witted + noun (collocation)
- Use dim-witted before a noun to describe that quality. — "The writer described a dim-witted reaction."
- become dim-witted (collocation)
- Use after become, seem, or be for a state or quality. — "The discussion became dim-witted near the end."
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