Witlessness and Wit

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Witlessness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.

Usage example: for sheer witlessness the movie's dialogue deserves some sort of award

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Wit is an antonym for witlessness.

Wit noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

Usage example: lacked the wit to see that the war was unwinnable

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Witlessness is an antonym for wit.

Nearby Words: witty, witling

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