WITLESS

nitwitted, senseless, soft-witted, witless

(adjective) (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment

shitless, witless

(adjective) (used as complement) to the utmost degree; “he was scared witless”; “the students were bored shitless”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

witless (comparative more witless, superlative most witless)

Lacking wit or understanding

indiscreet; not using clear and sound judgment.

Usage notes

• This term is frequently found in phrases such as scared witless, witless with fear, and so on.

Antonyms

• witful

Anagrams

• Wiltses, twissel

Source: Wiktionary


Wit"less, a.

Definition: Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment. "Witless bravery." Shak. A witty mother! witless else her son. Shak. Witless pity breedeth fruitless love. Fairfax.

– Wit"less*ly, adv.

– Wit"less*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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