Meaning of the word unintelligent in English

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unintelligent

US /ˌʌn.ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒənt/

UK /ˌʌn.ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒənt/

lacking intelligence or common sense; stupid.

Example:

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His comments were rather unintelligent and showed a lack of understanding.

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It was an unintelligent decision to invest all his savings in that risky venture.

Synonym:

stupid foolish idiotic dumb senseless

Synonym:

intelligent smart clever bright wise

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