Witless \Wit"less\, a. Destitute of wit or understanding; wanting thought; hence, indiscreet; not under the guidance of judgment. "Witless bravery." --Shak. [1913 Webster] A witty mother! witless else her son. --Shak. [1913 Webster] Witless pity breedeth fruitless love. --Fairfax. [1913 Webster] -- {Wit"less*ly}, adv. -- {Wit"less*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]