Doltish
Doltish adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: foolish and doltish behavior that was really beneath you
Knuckleheaded and doltish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Knuckleheaded" instead an adjective "Doltish".
Nearby Word: dolt
Knuckleheaded
Knuckleheaded adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: the editorial lampooned the knuckleheaded legislation, which was yet another attempt by the government to protect people from themselves
Doltish and knuckleheaded are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Doltish" instead an adjective "Knuckleheaded".
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