Witless

Meaning

lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish

lacking intelligence or good sense

Example Sentences

His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.

It was a witless decision to leave the door unlocked.

Synonyms

foolish, stupid, mindless, senseless, brainless, idiotic

Entry 1

foolish, stupid, mindless, senseless, brainless

Entry 2

foolish, stupid, brainless, senseless, idiotic

Antonyms

intelligent, wise, clever, smart, brilliant, sensible

Entry 1

intelligent, wise, clever, smart, brilliant

Entry 2

wise, intelligent, sensible

Collocations

witless behavior, witless comment, witless person, witless action, witless remark, witless mistake

Entry 1

witless behavior, witless comment, witless person, witless action

Entry 2

witless remark, witless behavior, witless mistake