Definition

Adjective: - Dull-witted, doltish: Describes a person who is slow to understand, think, or react; lacking sharpness or intelligence.

Usage

This adjective is used to describe a person's mental capacity or the nature of their actions, indicating slowness or stupidity. It is a direct and often critical term. - Anh ta hành động một cách trì độn. (He acts in a dull-witted manner.) - Đừng có trì độn như thế! (Don't be so doltish!)

Advanced Usage

• Can be used in formal criticism or informal scolding to emphasize a lack of mental agility or common sense.
• (His doltishness infuriates everyone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Trì trệ (adj): Stagnant, sluggish (often for processes or situations, not intelligence).
• Đần độn (adj): Foolish, stupid (a stronger, more direct synonym for lack of intelligence).
• Chậm hiểu (adj): Slow to understand (a more neutral or descriptive phrase).

Synonyms

• Ngu ngốc: stupid, foolish.
• Đần: dumb, slow.
• Chậm chạp (về trí tuệ): slow (mentally).

Notes on Meaning

This word carries a negative connotation and is used to insult or critically describe someone's intelligence. It is not a polite term.

adjective

1. dull-witted, doltish