General IELTS Words for "Intellectual Incapability"

slow-witted

Adjective

/slˈoʊwˈɪɾᵻd/

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having a limited ability to think or understand quickly

backward brainless dense dim

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Despite his best efforts, the student struggled with the complex math problem, appearing slow-witted compared to his classmates.

In the fast-paced discussion, the slow-witted participant found it challenging to keep up with the rapid exchange of ideas.

dim-witted

Adjective

/dˈɪmwˈɪɾᵻd/

lacking intelligence or sharpness in thinking

backward brainless dense dim

clueless

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lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness about a particular situation or subject

backward brainless dense dim

naive

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lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

backward brainless dense dim

sophisticated

airheaded

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lacking intelligence or not taking things seriously

backward brainless dense dim

gullible

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believing things very easily and being easily tricked because of it

backward brainless dense dim

inane

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lacking meaningful content, purpose, or usefulness

backward brainless dense dim

witless

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lacking intelligence or the ability to grasp and comprehend ideas

backward brainless dense dim

unenlightened

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lacking knowledge, understanding, or awareness

backward brainless dense dim

unknowledgeable

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lacking knowledge, awareness, or understanding about a particular subject or in general

backward brainless dense dim

unlearned

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lacking knowledge or education in a particular field

backward brainless dense dim

unperceptive

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lacking insight or the ability to discern and understand things accurately

backward brainless dense dim

empty-headed

Adjective

/ˈɛmptihˈɛdᵻd/

lacking intelligence, common sense, or deep thinking

backward brainless dense dim

unobservant

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lacking the habit or ability to notice, perceive, or pay attention to details in one's surroundings

backward brainless dense dim

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