Dense
Dense adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: she accused him of being dense when he didn't seem to understand her at first
Dunderheaded and dense are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dunderheaded" instead an adjective "Dense".
Dunderheaded
Dunderheaded adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: a novel featuring clever criminals who make fools of the dunderheaded cops
Dense and dunderheaded are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dense" instead an adjective "Dunderheaded".
Mutual synonyms
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