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Definition of gormless

gormless

/ˈɡɔːrm.ləs/
gorm · less
Adverb:gormlessly
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gormless Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

British Lacking sense, intelligence, or vitality; foolish, dull-witted, or clueless.

Example

"He stood at the front of the room with a gormless expression, completely unaware of why everyone was laughing."

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• Rhymes for gormless

• Nearby Words

gorgonzola
gorilla
goriness
gormless
gorse
gory
gosh

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated in the 18th century as an alteration of the northern English dialect word 'gaumless', from 'gaum' (meaning sense or understanding, derived from Old Norse 'gaumr' meaning heed or attention) plus the suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gormless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gormless
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