wit|less

wit|less
wit|less «WIHT lihs», adjective.
1. lacking sense; stupid; foolish: »

a witless person, a witless remark. Crossing the street without looking in both directions is a witless thing to do.

SYNONYM(S): brainless.
2. not knowing; unaware: »

to be witless of danger.

wit´less|ly, adverb.
wit´less|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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