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witless

wit·less

US/ˈwɪtlʌs/ rare

adjective

1.

(of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment

Synonyms
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Origin

From Middle English witles, from Old English witlēas (“senseless; witless”), from Proto-Germanic *witjalausaz (“witless”), equivalent to wit + -less. Cognate with Swedish vettlös (“senseless; witless; wild”), Icelandic vitlaus (“senseless; witless; foolish; mad”).

Phrases

  • witless wonder

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