slow-witted

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing a lack of quick intelligence or mental ability

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Antonyms

bright , clever , sharp-witted , witty

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Synonyms

dull-witted

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slow-witted
witted , fitted , bittered , mittered

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Variants

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slow-witted

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'ill-advised' or 'unwise', slow-witted eventually came to mean 'lacking intelligence' or 'stupid'. It comes from the Old English word 'wit' meaning 'intelligence' or 'understanding'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slow-witted' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, being slow-witted is considered a desirable trait as it shows humility and patience.

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Related Concepts

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1. intellect: Slow-witted is the opposite of intellect, which refers to the ability to acquire and apply knowledge.

2. intelligence quotient (IQ): Slow-witted individuals would typically have a lower IQ score.

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Culture

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Slow-witted is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who is not quick-thinking or intelligent. It can be found in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's Hamlet and Dickens' David Copperfield.

How to Memorize "slow-witted"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person struggling to solve a complex problem or remember information. Visualize this person as slow-witted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slow' with the word 'witted' to remember the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SLOW-WITTED to remember the meaning: S-lows L-ack O-verall W-isdom I-ntelligence T-aking T-ime E-xtra D-etermination

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