Witless is a related term of asinine.
As adjectives the difference between witless and asinine
is that witless is destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment while asinine is failing to exercise intelligence or judgment; ridiculously below average rationality.
witless
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment.
Usage notes
* This term is frequently found in phrases such as (term), (term), and so on.
asinine
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Failing to exercise intelligence or judgment; ridiculously below average rationality.
* '>citation
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of donkeys.
Synonyms
* (failing to exercise intelligence or judgment) foolish, obstinate
Derived terms
* asininely
* asininity
