Unintelligent: meaning, definitions and examples

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unintelligent

[ ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt ]

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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.