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Meaning of gormless
The primary meaning of the word "gormless" is to describe someone or something as foolish or stupid.
Etymology of gormless
The word "gormless" has its origins in the late 19th century, derived from the British dialect word "gaum" or "gorm", which means understanding or sense.
Historically, the term was used to describe someone who was seen as being without sense or intelligence, often in a humorous or derogatory manner.
Synonyms
foolish
stupid
idiotic
mindless
brainless
dim-witted
unintelligent
ignorant
clueless
obtuse
dense
vacuous
empty-headed
silly
ridiculous
absurd
preposterous
laughable
ludicrous
comical
amusing
foolishly
silly
ridiculous
absurd
asinine
fatuous
inane
vapid
foolish
absurd
inept
incompetent
ineffectual
useless
helpless
pointless
purposeless
meaningless
senseless
nonsensical
illogical
irrational
foolish
stupid
idiotic
mindless
brainless
dim-witted
unintelligent
Definitions
- The word "gormless" is defined by Oxford Languages as lacking sense or intelligence, foolish, or stupid.
- It can also be used to describe someone who is perceived as being ignorant or uninformed about a particular topic or situation.
Usage Examples
- The tourist got lost in the city because he was gormless and didn't bring a map.
- My brother can be quite gormless when it comes to technology, he can't even set up his own phone.
- The character in the movie was so gormless that he didn't realize he was being scammed.
Antonyms
intelligent
wise
sensible
rational
logical
informed
knowledgeable
astute
shrewd
perceptive
discerning
clever
brilliant
gifted
talented
skilled
competent
capable
effective
useful
helpful
purposeful
meaningful
sensible
reasonable
intelligent
wise
clever
astute
shrewd
perceptive
discerning
brilliant
gifted
talented