slow-wittedness

Definitions

The quality or state of being mentally dull or slow to understand.

A lack of quickness or sharpness in perception or intellect.

Examples

His perceived slow-wittedness was actually a deliberate strategy to observe others without drawing attention to himself.

The teacher struggled to distinguish between the student's genuine slow-wittedness and his lack of motivation in the classroom.

Synonyms

dullness stupidity obtuse nature lack of intelligence sluggishness of mind dim-wittedness mental slowness

Antonyms

sharpness intelligence quick-wittedness acuteness brilliance mental agility cleverness