Meanings
A person who is considered to be foolish or lacking intelligence.
ایسا شخص جو بے وقوف یا بے عقل سمجھا جائے۔
کم عقل
kam aqal
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- dimwit remarks
- act like a dimwit
- calling someone a dimwit
Example Sentences
Don't be such a dimwit; think before you speak.
ایسا کم عقل مت بنو؛ بولنے سے پہلے سوچو۔
aisa kam aqal mat bano; bolne se pehle socho.
He was called a dimwit for not understanding the simple math problem.
سیدھے سادے ریاضی کے سوال کو نہ سمجھنے پر اسے کم عقل کہا گیا۔
seedhe saade riyazi ke sawal ko na samajhne par use kam aqal kaha gaya.
Sometimes, even the smartest people can act like dimwits.
کبھی کبھی، سب سے ذہین لوگ بھی کم عقل بن جاتے ہیں۔
kabhi kabhi, sab se zaheen log bhi kam aqal ban jate hain.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dim' lights representing low intelligence.
Picture a light bulb that is barely glowing.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "dimwit" — A foolish or stupid person.
First known use: 20th century
First appeared in English in the early 20th century, likely from 'dim' meaning dull or lacking brightness, and 'wit' meaning intelligence.