witless

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

WITLESS, adjective [wit and less.] 1. Destitute of wit or understanding; inconsiderate; wanting thought; as a witless swain; witless youth. 2. Indiscrete; not under the guidance of judgment; as witless bravery.
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