Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
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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