What is another word for witlessly?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪtləslɪ] (IPA)

Witlessly refers to acting or speaking without intelligence or understanding. Synonyms for this word include foolishly, senselessly, brainlessly, unintelligently, and cluelessly. These words describe behavior or statements made without reasoning or awareness of consequences. Other synonyms include mindlessly, unthinkingly, thoughtlessly, and rashly. These words are often used to describe impulsive or foolish actions. While slightly different in meaning, they all convey a sense of ignorance or lack of judgment. It's important to be aware of these synonyms and their connotations when writing or speaking, as they can help to accurately convey the intended meaning.

Usage examples for Witlessly

She took the wine at a gulp, muttered a word of thanks, and offered the glass to be filled anew; but when this had been done sat unconscious of it, staring witlessly at nothing, so lost to her surroundings that all the muscles of her face relaxed and her years peered out through that mask of artifice which alone preserved for her the illusion and repute of beauty.
"Alias The Lone Wolf"
Louis Joseph Vance
Lanyard echoed witlessly: "Mussey?"
"Alias The Lone Wolf"
Louis Joseph Vance
With a roughness dictated by the desperate extremity, Lanyard strode over to Liane Delorme, where she still crouched in her corner, staring witlessly, caught her by one arm, fairly jerked her to her feet, and thrust her stumbling out into the saloon.
"Alias The Lone Wolf"
Louis Joseph Vance

Famous quotes with Witlessly

  • One of the side-effects of having your work appear in a public forum such as this is that people often email me asking for advice on how to break into writing, presumably figuring that if a drooling gum-brain like me can scrape a living witlessly pawing at a keyboard, there's hope for anyone.
    Charlie Brooker

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