1. the quality or state of being dull-witted, stupid, or lacking intelligence
Usage: uncountable; formal

Examples

• His doltishness was evident when he failed to understand the simple instructions.
• The doltishness of the character made the comedy scene even more amusing.
• She was frustrated by her colleague's doltishness during the meeting.
• The doltishness displayed in his response surprised everyone.
• No amount of explanation could overcome his doltishness.
• The film mocked the doltishness of its antagonist.