Witlessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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witlessly
[ ˈwɪt.ləs.li ]
lack of wisdom
Witlessly means doing something in a manner that shows a lack of intelligence or awareness. It implies acting without careful thought or consideration, often resulting in foolishness.
Synonyms
foolishly, naively, unintelligently.
Examples of usage
- He witlessly agreed to the terms without reading the contract.
- She witlessly made a joke at an inappropriate time.
- The decisions were made witlessly, leading to poor outcomes.
Translations
Translations of the word "witlessly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem pensar
🇮🇳 बेवकूफी से
🇩🇪 unbedacht
🇮🇩 tanpa berpikir
🇺🇦 бездумно
🇵🇱 bezmyślnie
🇯🇵 無思考で
🇫🇷 sans réfléchir
🇪🇸 sin pensar
🇹🇷 düşünmeden
🇰🇷 생각 없이
🇸🇦 بدون تفكير
🇨🇿 bezmyšlenkově
🇸🇰 bezmyšlne
🇨🇳 无思考地
🇸🇮 brez razmišljanja
🇮🇸 án þess að hugsa
🇰🇿 ойланбай
🇬🇪 აზროვნების გარეშე
🇦🇿 düşünmədən
🇲🇽 sin pensar
Etymology
The word 'witlessly' is derived from the noun 'wit,' which originates from the Old English 'wita' meaning 'knowledge' or 'intelligence.' The adverbial form adds the suffix '-lessly,' indicating a lack of that quality. Throughout history, the term has been used to describe actions taken without thought or understanding, often highlighting a degree of folly. Its usage can be traced back to early literary works that emphasize the contrast between wisdom and foolishness, evolving over time to reflect modern interpretations of intelligence and lack thereof. In contemporary English, 'witlessly' is often employed to critique someone's foolish decision-making or actions that seem devoid of common sense.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,442, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.