Unsound and Witless

Unsound

Unsound adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: disgruntled relatives tried to prove that the woman was of unsound mind when she made her will

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

Nearby Words: unsounded, unsoundly

Witless

Witless adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: a witless decision to relocate to the other side of the country without even the prospect of a job

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