UNINTELLIGENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNINTELLIGENT?

Need another word that means the same as “unintelligent”? Find 18 synonyms for “unintelligent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unintelligent” are: stupid, ignorant, dense, brainless, mindless, foolish, witless, slow, simple-minded, empty-headed, vacuous, vapid, half-witted, idiotic, moronic, imbecilic, imbecile, obtuse

Unintelligent as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unintelligent" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unintelligent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

  • Lacking intelligence.
  • Having or showing a low level of intelligence.

Synonyms of "Unintelligent" as an adjective (18 Words)

brainlessNot using intelligence.
A brainless bimbo.
denseHard to pass through because of dense growth.
Dense vegetation.
empty-headedLacking seriousness; given to frivolity.
foolishLacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
He was foolish enough to confide in her.
half-wittedRetarded in intellectual development.
idioticIncongruous;inviting ridicule.
An idiotic idea.
ignorantUnaware because of a lack of relevant information or knowledge.
He was told constantly that he was ignorant and stupid.
imbecileHaving a mental age of three to seven years.
Try not to make imbecile remarks.
imbecilicHaving a mental age of three to seven years.
mindlessNot mindful or attentive- G.B.Shaw.
Mindless of the fact she was in her nightie she rushed to the door.
moronicHaving a mental age of between eight and twelve years.
Television s latest moronic soap opera.
obtuseLacking in insight or discernment- Jasper Griffin.
Some of the lyrics are a bit obtuse.
simple-mindedLacking mental capacity and subtlety.
slowOf a sports field or ground likely to make the ball bounce or run slowly or to prevent competitors from travelling fast.
The slow lane.
vacuousVoid of expression.
Vacuous slogans.
vapidOffering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.
Vapid beer.
witless(of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment.
I was scared witless.

Usage Examples of "Unintelligent" as an adjective

  • A dull job with lazy and unintelligent co-workers.
  • A good-natured but unintelligent boy.

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