"dimwittedness" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /dɪmˈwɪtədnəs/ [UK]
Etymology: From dimwitted + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dimwitted|ness}} dimwitted + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dimwittedness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being dimwitted. Tags: uncountable

Alternative forms

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