slow-witted
adjectiveUK /ˌsləʊˈwɪtɪd/
US /ˌsloʊˈwɪtɪd/
Someone who is slow-witted takes a long time to understand things.
The slow-witted student needed extra time to finish the puzzle.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Not quick to learn or grasp new ideas.
He was slow-witted at math but brilliant at art.
3. Lacking sharpness of mind; mentally sluggish.
The slow-witted response showed she hadn't been paying attention.
4. Characterized by a lack of quick understanding or perception.
His slow-witted remarks made the meeting drag on.