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dim-witted

/dɪmˈwɪtəd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish or stupid.


Rhymes
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hitched , pitched , stitched , witched
Homophones
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  1. dim-witted (en) : Lacking intelligence or common sense

  2. dim-witted (en) : Relating to or characterized by dim light


Variants
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dim-witted , dim-wittedly , dim-wittedness , dim-wittednesses
Etymology
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The term 'dim-witted' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'dymm' meaning 'dark' or 'obscure' and 'wit' meaning 'intelligence'. The term was used to describe someone who was slow to understand or learn.


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  1. The term 'dim-witted' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. In some parts of England, the term 'dim-witted' is still used to describe someone who is slow to learn or understand.

  3. The term 'dim-witted' is sometimes used as a term of endearment among friends or family members to describe someone who is lovably foolish or clumsy.


Related Concepts
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  1. foolish: Synonym for 'dim-witted' meaning lacking intelligence or common sense.

  2. unintelligent: Synonym for 'dim-witted' meaning lacking the ability to understand or learn.


Culture
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In literature, the term 'dim-witted' has been used to describe characters who are foolish, ignorant, or slow to understand. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', the character Injun Joe is described as 'dim-witted' when he falls for Tom Sawyer's trick of painting a fence. In music, the term has been used in song titles such as 'Dimwitted' by The Offspring and 'Dimwitted' by Korn.

How to Memorize "dim-witted"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who is slow to understand or learn new things. They may have a blank expression on their face and look confused when presented with new information. Visualize this person struggling to complete simple tasks or making mistakes frequently.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'dim-witted' with the image of a light bulb that is slowly burning out or a battery that is running low on power. These images represent the idea of someone who is lacking in intelligence or common sense.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Dim-witted is a state of being slow to understand'. Repeat this phrase several times to help remember the definition of 'dim-witted'.


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