adjective
witless
Witless (adjective) means lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish. Example: “It was a witless plan that was doomed from the start.”
adjective
1
Lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish.
"It was a witless plan that was doomed from the start."
"He scared her witless with the surprise."
How to use witless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStupid, or lacking sense.
Common pairings
scared witless
a witless remark
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more witless
- Superlative
- most witless
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Etymology
From Old English witleas, formed from wit plus the suffix -less.
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What does “witless” mean?
The word “witless” means lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish. In plain terms, stupid, or lacking sense.
How do you use “witless” in a sentence?
Here is “witless” used in a sentence: “It was a witless plan that was doomed from the start.”
What is the opposite of “witless”?
The opposite of “witless” — its antonyms — is witful.
What part of speech is “witless”?
“Witless” is an adjective.
Where does the word “witless” come from?
The word “witless” comes from Old English. From Old English witleas, formed from wit plus the suffix -less.
