Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gormless
adjective
/ˈɡɔːmləs/
Definition
lacking intelligence or awareness
Examples
- He made a gormless decision that left everyone confused.
- She had a gormless expression on her face when confronted with the difficult question.
- Despite his gormless replies, we appreciated his honesty.
Meaning
A person who is gormless is considered to be foolish or slow-witted. It describes someone who appears clueless or ineffective.
Synonyms
- foolish
- clueless
- dim-witted
- obtuse
