Doltish and Witless

Doltish

Doltish adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: foolish and doltish behavior that was really beneath you

Witless is a synonym for doltish in stupid topic. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Doltish", when it comes to topics like brainless.

Nearby Word: dolt

Witless

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

Doltish is a synonym for witless in foolish topic. You can use "Doltish" instead an adjective "Witless", if it concerns topics such as brainless, fatuous.
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