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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.
[wit and less.]
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)

  1. 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.

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