Deranged
Deranged adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: a deranged prisoner who had been in that rat-infested hole for 20 years
Witless and deranged are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Deranged".
Nearby Words: derangement, deranging
Witless
Witless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
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