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gormless Synonyms

Another word for gormless

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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
dim-witted
dull-witted
witless
Strong
clueless
dim
half-witted
daft
vacuous
foolish
obtuse

Opposites of gormless

The opposite of gormless shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sharp-witted
sharp
intelligent
clever
astute
bright
smart
shrewd
See all opposites of gormless

• Nearby Words

gorgonzola
gorilla
goriness
gormless
gorse
gory
gosh

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gormless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gormless
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