A witless person is a numskull. To be witless is not to lack the "funny" kind of "wit," but to lack the "brains" kind of "wit." If you're witless, you don't have your wits about you.
Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
Adjective S.
(of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
a.
Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence,
indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
Witless
A witty mother! witless else her son.
Witless pity breedeth fruitless love.--
Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
Usage Examples
Vulgar and obscene, the papers run rumors daily about people in show business, tales of wicked ways and witless affairs.
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Other Usage ExamplesProclaim human equality as loudly as you like, Witless will serve his brother.