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witless

[/ˈwɪtləs/]
adjective
insensato
1. lacking intelligence or good judgment; foolish
His witless comment offended everyone at the meeting.
Seu comentário insensato ofendeu todos na reunião.
2. lacking awareness or understanding; oblivious
She remained witless of the danger ahead.
Ela permaneceu inconsciente do perigo à frente.
NYC Slang
clueless
Synonyms
foolishstupidsenselessdim-wittedmindlessobtusedense
Antonyms
intelligentwisesensiblecleverastutesmart

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
insensato
most common usage
São Paulo
burro
colloquial, more casual
Rio de Janeiro
idiota
informal, stronger connotation
Portugal
tolo
standard Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

witless fool
caught witless
witless wonder
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