Synonyms of dull-witted
39 similar words · 29 opposite words
Another word for dull-witted is dull-headed. Other synonyms of dull-witted are fuzzy-minded, fuzzy-headed, slow-witted, fatuous and dense. The opposite of dull-witted is sharp-witted.
Synonyms and similar words for dull-witted
adjectiveHaving a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent.
- dull-headedSynonym of dull-witted.
- slow-wittedLacking a keen or swift intellect, not too bright or not too swift.
- asinine
- balmy US, informal
- barmy Ireland, informalVery foolish.
- bedaftStupid; foolish; dim-witted.
- loony
- daftFoolish, silly, stupid.
- derpy slang
- dim-headedSynonym of dim-witted.
- dim-wittedBeing a dimwit; stupid; foolish; simple.
- dopeyStupid, silly.
- dumbStupid.
- duncicalLike a dunce; stupid or silly.
- fatuousObnoxiously stupid; vacantly silly; content in one's foolishness.
- fuzzy-headedCharacterized by vague or confused thinking: foolish, dull-witted, drunk.
- fuzzy-mindedSynonym of fuzzy-headed: characterized by vague or confused thinking, dull-witted.
- gauvison UK, dialectalSilly; foolish.
- goofyQuirky or silly, often in a humorous manner; daft.
- idiotic
- insipientFoolish; lacking wisdom; stupid.
- mookishResembling or characteristic of a mook; foolish; bumbling.
- naive
- silly
- simple euphemisticFeeble-minded; foolish.
- softheadedLacking sound judgment or resolve; stupid; weak-minded.
- soft in the headSynonym of softheaded.
- stupid
- thickStupid.
- unsageUnwise.
- unwiseNot wise; lacking wisdom.
- wool-headed
- woolly-headedSynonym of fuzzy-headed: characterized by vague or confused thinking, dull-witted.
- woolly-minded
- crackpotEccentric or impractical.
- denseSlow to comprehend; of low intelligence. (of a person).
- idle obsoleteLight-headed; foolish.
- slight obsoleteFoolish; silly; not intellectual.
- sottish dated
Opposite of dull-witted
adjectiveHaving a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent.
- brightHaving a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.
- sharp
- sharp-wittedClever, keen of intellect, swift of thought.
- witty
- astute
- brainyVery intellectually capable.
- brilliant
- clever
- educated
- geniusIngenious, brilliant, very clever, or original.
- giftedEndowed with special, in particular intellectual, abilities.
- hivey US, slang
- ingenious
- intellectual
- intelligent
- keen
- knowledgeable
- piquant
- quick
- quick on the uptakeAble to readily understand things; aware and intelligent.
- quick-witted
- rational
- sagaciousHaving or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
- savvyShrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
- scholaredTaught; trained; educated.
- smart
- talentedEndowed with one or more talents.
- whip-smartVery intelligent.
- wise
Meaning of dull-witted
- adjective Having a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent.
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Questions about synonyms of dull-witted
- What is another word for dull-witted?
- Dull-witted has 39 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dull-headed, fuzzy-minded, fuzzy-headed, slow-witted, fatuous, dense, dim-headed and unwise.
- What is the opposite of dull-witted?
- The opposite of dull-witted is sharp-witted. Other antonyms of dull-witted are talented, gifted, quick, smart and sagacious.
- What does dull-witted mean?
- Dull-witted means having a dull, blunt wit or mind; unintelligent.
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