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Meaning of WITLESS

Pronunciation:  'witlis

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
 
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 Synonyms: nitwitted, senseless, soft-witted, stupid
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Wit"less\, a.
Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence,
indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment. ``Witless
bravery.'' --Shak.
      A witty mother! witless else her son.    --Shak.
      Witless pity breedeth fruitless love.    --Fairfax.
-- {Wit"less*ly}, adv. -- {Wit"less*ness}, n.
 
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