Dumb and Softheaded

Dumb

Dumb adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: don't call him dumb just because he makes the occasional mistake like the rest of us

Softheaded and dumb are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Softheaded" instead an adjective "Dumb".

Nearby Words: dumbness, dumbly, dumbed, dumbing

Softheaded

Softheaded adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: serious scientists who regard UFO followers as softheaded and gullible

Dumb and softheaded are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumb" instead an adjective "Softheaded".
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