DIM-WITTEDNESS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

dim-wittedness

noun

as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind frustrated by the apparent dim-wittedness of the clerks in customer service

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Noun

Cook for 30–40 minutes, depending on thickness, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork, the internal temperature reaches approximately 140°F and the edges are lightly caramelized and smoky.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Mashing a quarter of the potatoes adds creaminess and thickness to the salad without lots of mayo.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 July 2026

Definition of thickness

Noun

That apprenticeship is slower than asking AI for a draft, and the slowness is exactly what builds the tacit expertise the data shows AI cannot replicate.

— Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Everything—the light, the salt, the slowness—conspires to shift your inner tempo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Definition of slowness

Noun

The design mounts graphics processing units in compute trays that sit vertically instead of horizontally to boost density and reduce latency, and had been slated to debut with Vera Rubin Ultra, Nvidia's next-generation rack-scale system, in 2027.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The idea centers on using 3D architectural innovation to deliver gains similar to higher transistor density, offering a potential route around some of the constraints imposed by advanced-node restrictions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of density

Noun

This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Use natural brighteners like vinegar, lemon juice, or sunlight to combat yellowing and dullness.

— Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Definition of dullness

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Is there a level of insanity, vitriol and stupidity that is infiltrating almost every aspect of our modern society, regardless of your political or religious views?

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Warm, fuzzy feelings for noble stupidity are an American thing, especially in politics.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

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