Thick Witted

Pronunciation: /θɪk ˈwɪtɪd/

Definitions of thick witted

adjective describing someone who is slow to understand or lacking in intelligence

Example Sentences

A1 He is a bit thick-witted, but he means well.

A2 The thick-witted student struggled to understand the complex math problem.

B1 Her thick-witted response to the question left everyone in the room puzzled.

B2 Despite being thick-witted, he managed to solve the puzzle with some help.

C1 The professor was surprised by the thick-witted comments made by the usually intelligent student.

C2 It was evident that the politician's thick-witted decision had serious consequences for the country.

Examples of thick witted in a Sentence

formal His thick-witted response to the complex problem showed a lack of critical thinking skills.

informal Don't be so thick-witted, it's obvious that she was joking.

slang Why are you being so thick-witted? Use your brain for once!

figurative Her thick-witted attitude towards new ideas is hindering the progress of the project.

Grammatical Forms of thick witted

• past tense: thick witted
• plural: thick witted
• comparative: thicker witted
• superlative: thickest witted
• present tense: is thick witted
• future tense: will be thick witted
• perfect tense: has been thick witted
• continuous tense: is being thick witted
• singular: thick witted
• positive degree: thick witted
• infinitive: to be thick witted
• gerund: being thick witted
• participle: thick witted

Origin and Evolution of thick witted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'thick witted' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'thicce' meaning dense or compact, and 'wit' referring to intelligence or mental capacity.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'thick witted' has evolved to describe someone who is slow to understand or lacking in intelligence, emphasizing a lack of mental sharpness or quickness.