dull-brained

This is only controversial if you're a time-serving, dull-brained, timid bureaucrat whose sole joy in their otherwise slab-grey lives is causing trouble, inconvenience and hurt to other, innocent, members of the public.

John Terry’s sacking as England captain tells us something interesting... 2009

He was simply like no adult I'd ever met -- an exceptional guy who could make us dull-brained students sizzle.

Greg Palast: Vote for Him -- Because He's Black 2008

But America today has too much at stake for Obama to worry at all about dull-brained name-calling.

Mike Papantonio: Obama Needs an FDR-Style Public Works Program 2008

“My boy, do you see that dull-brained fellow?” said

A Distinguished Provincial at Paris 2007

He also realized that the scar on his face made him a rather memorable figure, and he feared that even among the dull-brained ogres his appearance would draw attention.

Emperor of Ansalon Niles, Douglas 1993

We were certain the dull-brained sheep were greatly affected by the strains of that generous-organed songster -- they were so very still under the pink apple boughs.

In and out of Three Normady Inns Anna Bowman Dodd

This story did not trouble the dull-brained elder, but Lycophron was so affected by it that on his return home he refused to speak to his father, and acted so surlily that Periander in anger turned him out of his house.

Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877

The Boeotians, who dwelt north of Attica, were looked upon as dull-brained and thick-witted.

Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Charles Morris 1877

Hermon's question whether he had heard any particulars about this will was answered by the cold-hearted, dull-brained man in the negative.

Complete Project Gutenberg Georg Ebers Works Georg Ebers 1867

Hermon's question whether he had heard any particulars about this will was answered by the cold-hearted, dull-brained man in the negative.

Arachne — Complete Georg Ebers 1867