Daft and Witless

Daft

Daft adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: the king was clearly daft, talking to trees and rocks as if they were people

Witless is a synonym for daft in stupid topic. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Daft", when it comes to topics like foolish, simple-minded, idiotic.

Witless

Witless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: a dog so witless that it is barely trainable

Daft is a synonym for witless (British) in foolish topic. You can use "Daft" instead an adjective "Witless", if it concerns topics such as idiotic. informal substitute
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