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witless
English
Etymology
From Middle English witles, from Old English witl?as (“senseless; witless”), from Proto-Germanic *witjalausaz (“witless”), equivalent to wit +? -less. Cognate with Swedish vettlös (“senseless; witless; wild”), Icelandic vitlaus (“senseless; witless; foolish; mad”).
Adjective
witless (comparative more witless, superlative most witless)
- Lacking wit or understanding
- indiscreet; not using clear and sound judgment.
Usage notes
- This term is frequently found in phrases such as scared witless, witless with fear, and so on.
Antonyms
- witful
Derived terms
- witlessly
- witlessness
Translations
References
witless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
Anagrams
- Wiltses, twissel
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imbecilic
English
Etymology
imbecile +? -ic
Adjective
imbecilic (comparative more imbecilic, superlative most imbecilic)
- like or as an imbecile; so senseless as to be laughable; absurd, foolish, stupid, idiotic.
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