dim-witted

adjective

dim-wit·​ted ˈdim-ˈwi-təd How to pronounce dim-witted (audio)
variants or less commonly dimwitted
Synonyms of dim-wittednext
: not intelligent : stupid
dim-wittedly adverb
or less commonly dimwittedly
dim-wittedness noun
or less commonly dimwittedness

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the show's amateur sleuth always has to explain to the dim-witted police chief who really committed the murder
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The audience is in on the mockery of this dim-witted man, whose astute wife can see right through him. — Stephanie Vander Wel, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 But when even dim-witted Chad also balks at the plan, Nora is forced to blackmail him into participating. — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 Zack, a recurring character on The Big Bang Theory played by Brian Thomas Smith, was Penny’s (Kaley Cuoco) dim-witted but kind-hearted on- and off- boyfriend while she and Leonard (Johnny Galecki) were broken up. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 July 2026 Klein subsequently made his film debut in the comedy, starring alongside Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick as Tracy Flick’s kind but dim-witted, football-playing rival for student body president. — Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dim-witted

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dim-witted was in 1934

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“Dim-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dim-witted. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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