Dumb and Witless

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

Usage example: don't call him dumb just because he makes the occasional mistake like the rest of us

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Witless is a synonym for dumb. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Dumb".

Nearby Words: dumbness, dumbly, dumbed, dumbing

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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Dumb is a synonym for witless in foolish topic. You can use "Dumb" instead the word "Witless" as an adjective or a verb.

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