Gormless
/ˈɡɔrm.ləs/adjective
Used to describe someone who is slow to understand or lacks intelligence or common sense.
He felt quite gormless when he couldn't solve the puzzle.
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Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Humorous
Using 'gormless' can add a light-hearted tone to your speech or writing.
She smiled at his gormless attempt to help.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal
Be mindful that 'gormless' is quite informal and might not be suitable in formal writing.
His gormless behavior was hard to ignore.
Pro Tip 3/3Context
Use it in friendly environments, as it can be seen as endearing rather than insulting.
I found him charmingly gormless.
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