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Meaning of witless
Lacking intelligence, common sense, or sound judgment.
Etymology of witless
The word "witless" has its roots in Old English "wit" meaning "mind, intellect, or sense", and the suffix "-less" indicating a lack of something, thus literally meaning "without mind or sense"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or actions that demonstrate a lack of intelligence, wisdom, or good judgment
Synonyms
brainless
foolish
stupid
mindless
silly
absurd
ridiculous
idiotic
imprudent
inane
vacuous
empty-headed
harebrained
scatterbrained
featherbrained
dim-witted
dull-witted
slow-witted
half-witted
simple-minded
unintelligent
unwise
ill-advised
impractical
thoughtless
careless
reckless
foolishly
senseless
nonsensical
absurd
preposterous
laughable
ludicrous
comical
farcical
ridiculous
inept
incompetent
ineffective
ineffectual
useless
futile
Definitions
- Lacking intelligence or common sense
- Foolish or stupid
- Lacking good judgment or sense
Usage Examples
- The witless comments made by the politician sparked outrage across the country
- It was witless of her to trust him with her money
- The witless decisions made by the management led to the company's bankruptcy
Antonyms
intelligent
wise
sensible
prudent
thoughtful
clever
astute
sharp-witted
quick-witted
brilliant
ingenious
resourceful
skilled
capable
competent
effective
efficient
thoughtful
considerate
cautious
careful
sensible
rational
logical
reasonable
sagacious
discerning
perceptive
insightful
intuitive