witless
[ wit-lis ]
/ ˈwɪt lɪs /
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adjective
lacking wit or intelligence; stupid; foolish.
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witless
/ (ˈwɪtlɪs) /
adjective
lacking wit, intelligence, or sense; stupid
Derived forms of witless
witlessly, adverbwitlessness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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