Dullness and Gormlessness

Dullness

Dullness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: the dullness of the characters in horror movies cannot be overstated

Gormlessness and dullness are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Gormlessness" instead a noun "Dullness".

Nearby Words: dull, dulling, dullish

Gormlessness

Gormlessness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: the backbencher professed himself horrified by the gormlessness and naïveté of the prime minister

Dullness and gormlessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dullness" instead a noun "Gormlessness".
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