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Webster 1913 Edition
Witless
Wit′less
,Adj.
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. Shakespeare
Witless
pity breedeth fruitless love. Fairfax.
Wit′less-ly
, adv.
Wit′less-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Witless
WITLESS
,Adj.
1.
Destitute of wit or understanding; inconsiderate; wanting thought; as a witless swain; witless youth.2.
Indiscrete; not under the guidance of judgment; as witless bravery.Definition 2024
witless
witless
English
Adjective
witless (comparative more witless, superlative most witless)
- Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
Usage notes
- This term is frequently found in phrases such as scared witless, witless with fear, and so on.