7
imbecile(adjective, dull, simple, slow, silly)
7
modest(adjective, quiet, restraint, humble, shy)
7
moronic(adjective, dull, simple, slow, silly)
7
rearwards
7
slow-witted(adjective, ability)
6
afraid(adjective, weak, soft, slow, base)
6
conservative(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stupid)
6
dim(adjective, dull, simple, slow, boring)
6
dim-witted(adjective, dull, simple, slow, foolish)
6
dumb(adjective, dull, simple, slow, silly)
6
feeble-minded(adjective, dull, simple, ability, slow)
6
feebleminded
6
obtuse(adjective, dull, simple, slow, silly)
6
sluggish(adjective, adverb, dull, simple, low)
6
unenlightened(adjective, knowledge, slow)
6
unprogressive(adjective, dull, moderate, low, stupid)
6
withdrawn(adjective, person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
5
aloof(adjective, person, quiet, gentle, feelings)
5
belated(adjective, adverb, dull, low, slow)
5
benighted(adjective, knowledge, ignorant, unenlightened)
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