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Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.

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  1. a. Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
  2. adj. (used as complement) to the utmost degree
  3. adj. (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. j:100 s (of especially persons) lacking sense or understanding or judgment