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unintelligent

 

[ ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Lacking intelligence or understanding. Showing a lack of intelligence or judgement.

Synonyms

foolish, ignorant, stupid

Examples of usage

  • He was often criticized for his unintelligent remarks during the meeting.
  • She made an unintelligent decision by investing all her money in a risky business.

Translations

Translations of the word "unintelligent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não inteligente

🇮🇳 बुद्धिहीन

🇩🇪 unintelligent

🇮🇩 tidak cerdas

🇺🇦 неінтелігентний

🇵🇱 nieinteligentny

🇯🇵 知能が低い

🇫🇷 inintelligent

🇪🇸 no inteligente

🇹🇷 akılsız

🇰🇷 지능이 낮은

🇸🇦 غير ذكي

🇨🇿 neinteligentní

🇸🇰 neinteligentný

🇨🇳 不聪明

🇸🇮 neinteligenten

🇮🇸 ógreindur

🇰🇿 ақылсыз

🇬🇪 არაინტელექტუალური

🇦🇿 ağılsız

🇲🇽 no inteligente

Word origin

The word 'unintelligent' originated in the late 17th century from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'intelligent'. It is used to describe a lack of intelligence or understanding in a person or situation.

See also: intelligence, intelligently.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,909, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.