adverb
- in a stupid or slow-witted manner; without intelligence or understanding
Examples
- He doltishly agreed to the unfavorable contract without reading the terms.
- She stared doltishly at the math problem, unable to understand the simplest steps.
- The character doltishly walked into an obvious trap set by the villain.
- He doltishly repeated the same mistake despite multiple warnings.
- She responded doltishly to the straightforward question, missing the obvious answer.
- The actor played the role doltishly, exaggerating every foolish gesture.