Originally posted by thndregg
The young these days seem to be bereft of intelligence.
And for the youngins....
be·reft /bɪˈrɛft/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[bi-reft] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb
1. a pt. and pp. of bereave.
–adjective
2. deprived: They are bereft of their senses. He is bereft of all happiness.
[Origin: 1525–35; be- + reft]