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Unintelligent

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9 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
imbecilenoun(derogatory) A fool, an idiot.
stupidnounWithout intelligence.
imbeciliclike or as an imbecile; so senseless as to be laughable; absurd, foolish, stupid, idiotic.
moronic(informal) Behaving in the manner of a moron; idiotic; stupid.
feeblemindedAlternative spelling of feeble-minded. [Weak in intellectual power; lacking firmness or constancy; lacking intelligence.]
headlessWithout a head (body part).
half-wittedHaving low intelligence.
brainless(comparable) Unintelligent, with little common sense.
slow-wittedLacking a keen or swift intellect, not too bright or not too swift.

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WordDefinition
intelligentnounOf high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright.

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WordDefinition
headlessWithout a head (body part).
brainless(comparable) Unintelligent, with little common sense.
slow-wittedLacking a keen or swift intellect, not too bright or not too swift.
stupidWithout intelligence.
half-wittedHaving low intelligence.
feeblemindedAlternative spelling of feeble-minded. [Weak in intellectual power; lacking firmness or constancy; lacking intelligence.]
imbeciliclike or as an imbecile; so senseless as to be laughable; absurd, foolish, stupid, idiotic.
moronic(informal) Behaving in the manner of a moron; idiotic; stupid.
imbecile(dated) Destitute of strength, whether of body or mind; feeble; impotent; especially, mentally weak.
unwiseNot wise; lacking wisdom
nonintelligentNot intelligent.
unsmartnounNot smart (in various senses).
unstupidNot stupid.
unintellectiveNot intellective
unintellectual(of a person) Not intellectual.
nonstupidNot stupid.
uninsightfulnounNot insightful.
unastuteNot astute.
nonsmart(technology, electronics) Not smart.
nonsapientNot sapient.

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