dim-wittedness

noun

Definition of dim-wittednessnext
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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  1. thickness
  2. density
  3. stupidity
Noun
  • While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Jones has strained his right shoulder and incurred a small partial thickness tear in his rotator cuff, he is expected to miss between two-to-four weeks.
    Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of thickness
Noun
  • As part of the proposal that the City Council will consider Tuesday, Mahan and Councilmembers Dev Davis and Pam Foley have asked city staff to develop a process with clear submission requirements and objective criteria for evaluating project proposals, such as density levels or housing production.
    Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Passenger density also adds another layer of difficulty.
    Julie Song, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of density
Noun
  • But in Judge’s intentionally crass lament (which somehow becomes more prescient and troublesome by the day), our rampant national boorishness and stupidity was sort of the point.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The problem lies in the stupidity of the is original spec.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of stupidity
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