🤪Witless

adjective
/ˈwɪt.ləs/

Meaning

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
lacking intelligence or good sense

Example Sentences

His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

It was a witless decision to leave the door unlocked.

Synonyms

foolish, stupid, mindless, senseless, brainless, idiotic
Entry 1
foolish, stupid, mindless, senseless, brainless
Entry 2
foolish, stupid, brainless, senseless, idiotic

Antonyms

intelligent, wise, clever, smart, brilliant, sensible
Entry 1
intelligent, wise, clever, smart, brilliant
Entry 2
wise, intelligent, sensible

Collocations

witless behavior, witless comment, witless person, witless action, witless remark, witless mistake
Entry 1
witless behavior, witless comment, witless person, witless action
Entry 2
witless remark, witless behavior, witless mistake

Related Vocabularies

Of or relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Clear, logical, and convincing; having a strong basis in reason and evidence.
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

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