half-witted

The word “half-witted” has 3 syllables: half-wit-ted

It's pronounced as /ˌhæfˈwɪtɪd/


What is synonym and antonym for half-witted?

In the thesaurus, “half-witted” has 14 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for half-witted along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for half-witted

Antonyms for half-witted

  • acute
  • apt
  • astute
  • bright
  • brilliant
  • clever
  • fast
  • ingenious
  • intellectual
  • intelligent
  • judicious
  • keen
  • nimble
  • prudent
  • quick
  • reasonable
  • resourceful
  • sagacious
  • sane
  • sensible
  • sharp
  • smart
  • sound
  • thinking
  • wise

Meanings of half-witted

  • adjective
    1. Having a low intelligence; dim-witted.

Example Sentences

  • Despite his academic achievements, he occasionally made half-witted remarks.
  • The comedian delivered a series of half-witted jokes that left the audience unimpressed.
  • She dismissed his half-witted suggestions with a polite smile.
  • The character in the movie was portrayed as a half-witted sidekick, providing comic relief.
  • It was evident from his half-witted expression that he hadn't understood the instructions.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to half-witted, such as: absurd, acute, apt, astute, bright, brilliant, clever.

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