Definitions
- Describing someone who is slow to understand or lacks intelligence. - Referring to someone who is foolish or clumsy in their actions. - Talking about someone who is dull-witted or lacks common sense.
- Describing someone who is slow to understand or comprehend. - Referring to someone who is dense or lacking in intelligence. - Talking about someone who is obtuse or insensitive to social cues.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is slow to understand or lacks intelligence.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to someone who is clumsy or foolish in their actions.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and are used to criticize someone's behavior or intellect.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Doltish is less commonly used than thick in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Doltish is more likely to be used to describe someone who is foolish or clumsy, while thick is more likely to be used to describe someone who is dense or obtuse.
- 3Intensity: Doltish is more intense and insulting than thick.
Remember this!
Doltish and thick are synonyms that both describe someone who is slow to understand or lacks intelligence. However, doltish is less commonly used and has a more archaic origin. It is more likely to be used to describe someone who is foolish or clumsy. On the other hand, thick is more versatile and can also refer to something that is physically dense or has a large amount of something. It is more likely to be used to describe someone who is obtuse or insensitive to social cues.
