Witless

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪtləs/

Definitions of witless

adjective lacking wit or intelligence; foolish; stupid

Example Sentences

A1 The witless puppy kept running into walls.

A2 She felt witless when trying to solve the math problem.

B1 The witless decision to drive without a map led them to get lost.

B2 His witless behavior at the meeting caused confusion among the attendees.

C1 The witless remarks made by the politician were widely criticized by the public.

C2 Despite his witless reputation, he managed to secure a high-level position in the company.

Examples of witless in a Sentence

formal The witless decision to ignore expert advice led to disastrous consequences.

informal She made a witless mistake by forgetting her keys inside the house.

slang Don't be so witless, just use your common sense!

figurative His witless behavior at the party was like a bull in a china shop.

Grammatical Forms of witless

• past tense: witlessed
• plural: witlesses
• comparative: more witless
• superlative: most witless
• present tense: witless
• future tense: will be witless
• perfect tense: has been witless
• continuous tense: is being witless
• singular: witless
• positive degree: witless
• infinitive: to be witless
• gerund: being witless
• participle: witlessing

Origin and Evolution of witless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'witless' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'witleas' which means lacking understanding or intelligence.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'witless' has retained its original meaning of lacking intelligence or understanding. It has been used in various contexts to describe someone who is foolish or lacking in wit.