
Witless
Negative Connotation
Use 'witless' to express criticism or an negative opinion about someone's intellect.
His witless behavior during the meeting suggested he hadn't prepared at all.
Emotional Impact
The word 'witless' can be hurtful or offensive; use it cautiously to avoid insulting someone.
Calling someone witless in an argument can escalate the situation.
Informal Situations
'Witless' is more common in informal language and can seem too harsh in formal contexts.
At a friendly roast, someone might jokingly say, 'You are completely witless!'
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