Dimwit
noun
A person regarded as stupid or foolish.
Don't be such a dimwit; think before you speak!
Usage tips
Informal
dimwit in conversation,acting like a dimwit,calling someone a dimwit
noun
A term used to describe someone who is slow to understand or learn.
Her dimwit brother always forgets his own birthday.
Usage tips
Informal
dimwit behavior,being a dimwit,dimwit response
noun
A person regarded as stupid or foolish.
Don't be such a dimwit; think before you speak!
Usage tips
Informal
dimwit in conversation,acting like a dimwit,calling someone a dimwit
noun
A term used to describe someone who is slow to understand or learn.
Her dimwit brother always forgets his own birthday.
Usage tips
Informal
dimwit behavior,being a dimwit,dimwit response
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Humor
Using 'dimwit' can add a humorous touch to criticism.
He acted like a dimwit during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Insult
Be cautious; 'dimwit' is derogatory and might offend.
Calling someone a dimwit is rarely taken lightly.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual
Informal contexts suit this word best; avoid in formal discussions.
He's a dimwit when it comes to math.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor
Using 'dimwit' can add a humorous touch to criticism.
He acted like a dimwit during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Insult
Be cautious; 'dimwit' is derogatory and might offend.
Calling someone a dimwit is rarely taken lightly.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual
Informal contexts suit this word best; avoid in formal discussions.
He's a dimwit when it comes to math.
Pro Tip 1/3Humor
Using 'dimwit' can add a humorous touch to criticism.
He acted like a dimwit during the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Insult
Be cautious; 'dimwit' is derogatory and might offend.
Calling someone a dimwit is rarely taken lightly.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual
Informal contexts suit this word best; avoid in formal discussions.
He's a dimwit when it comes to math.
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