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Witless

adjective
/ˈwɪt.ləs/

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

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having many different parts, elements, or kinds
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causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

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