Imbecile and Witless

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Imbecile adjective - Having a mental age of three to seven years.

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Witless is a synonym for imbecile in stupid topic. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Imbecile".

Nearby Word: imbecility

Witless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: a dog so witless that it is barely trainable

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Imbecile is a synonym for witless in foolish topic. You can use "Imbecile" instead an adjective "Witless".

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