Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blunt-witted

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.82 in modern English

Syllables: blunt-wit-ted
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Example Sentences

"Blunt-witted lord, ignoble in demeanour!"

Etymology

From blunt + witted. Compare Middle English blunt of wytte.

Inflected Forms

more blunt-witted (comparative) most blunt-witted (superlative)

Questions

What does blunt-witted mean?: dull; stupid
Where does blunt-witted come from?: From blunt + witted. Compare Middle English blunt of wytte.

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