Usually means: Deficient in intelligence or understanding.
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  3. lackwit: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (lackwit)

▸ noun:  A witless person; a fool.
▸ adjective:  Foolish; idiotic or simple-minded.

Similar:
lack-wit, witlessness, unwit, lack-mind, lack-all, lack-latin, worthless person, gutless wonder, ignoramus, lackluster, more...

Opposite:
wit, intelligent, smart, clever, knowledgeable

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Similar:
lack-wit, witlessness, unwit, lack-mind, lack-all, lack-latin, worthless person, gutless wonder, ignoramus, lackluster, more...

Opposite:
wit, intelligent, smart, clever, knowledgeable



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