Personality - Unintelligent

Dive into English idioms that relate to being unintelligent, like "be slow on the uptake" and "nose of wax".

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an individual who often breaks things or makes mistakes in situations that require thoughtful behavior or thinking

Ex: The new intern is well-intentioned , but he tends to be a bit of a bull in a china shop when it comes to handling sensitive documents .

someone who can be easily taken advantage of

Ex: His colleagues knew he was a soft touch , so they often left their difficult tasks for him to complete .
nose of wax [phrase]

an individual who is easily deceived or influenced

Ex: She used to have strong beliefs , but now she 's become a nose of wax , easily swayed by the latest trends .

used to describe someone who can be easily taken advantage of because their will is not strong enough

Ex: The candidate 's arguments during the debate were weak as water , failing to convince anyone of their position .

someone whose behavior is marked by foolishness or ignorance

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a derogatory expression used to describe a person who relies solely on physical strength or brute force, without demonstrating any intelligence, skill, or strategic thinking

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to lack intelligence or rationality

Ex: She insists that her bizarre theories are true , but everyone thinks she 's not playing with a full deck .