Alert and Gormless

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Alert adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Usage example: an alert and well-trained sheep dog who can handle difficult situations

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Gormless is an antonym for alert. (British)

Nearby Words: alertness, alerted, alerting, alerter

Gormless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

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Alert is an antonym for gormless.

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