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