Unhinged
Unhinged adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: destined to become one of the nation's most notorious serial killers, he apparently became unhinged as a result of being abandoned as a young teen
Witless and unhinged are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Unhinged".
Nearby Word: unhinging
Witless
Witless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
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