witless

Definition

  • adjective: very foolish or stupid
  • adjective: destitute of wit or understanding
  • used for emphasis
  • synonyms: foolish, a stranger to, abnormal

Examples

  • The ghost story had me scared 'witless'. [=I was very scared]

  • We were bored 'witless'. [=we were extremely bored]

  • He committed a 'witless' blunder.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and you will never see her again. You will spend the rest of your days in the dungeons. And what of Thor? You'll make that witless oaf king while I rot in chains. Thor must strive to undo the damage you have done. He will bring order to the Nine Realms (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World