Witless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Witless is an adjective meaning Lacking wit or understanding; foolish.
Meaning
Lacking wit or understanding; foolish.
More Meanings
- Indiscreet; not using clear and sound judgment.
- Mindless, lacking conscious thought or the capacity for it.
Example Sentences
To be his whore, is witles; Out upon't;
Rage warps my clearest cry To witless agony.
Then will we march to all thoſe Indian Mines, My witleſſe brother to the Chriſtians loſt: And ranſome them with fame and vſurie.
Synonyms for witless
Depending on context, synonyms include stupid, senseless, nitwitted.
Antonyms for witless
Common opposites include witful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include senseless, stupid, nitwitted, inane, dumb, foolish.
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