"dull-witted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more dull-witted [comparative], most dull-witted [superlative]
Etymology: dull + witted Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dull|witted}} dull + witted Head templates: {{en-adj}} dull-witted (comparative more dull-witted, superlative most dull-witted)
  1. Having a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent. Synonyms: slow-witted

Alternative forms

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