adjective

witless

Witless (adjective) means lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish. Example: “It was a witless plan that was doomed from the start.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishStupid, or lacking sense.

Common pairings

scared witless a witless remark

more witless comparative, most witless superlative

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From Old English witleas, formed from wit plus the suffix -less.

Origin: Old English

witful

wise witful

shitless fruitless limitless

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.

wise witful