Unknowing and Witless

Unknowing

Unknowing adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

Witless and unknowing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Unknowing".

Nearby Words: unknown, unknowable, unknowingly

Witless

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

Unknowing and witless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Unknowing" instead an adjective "Witless".
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