Gormless and Hyperintelligent

Gormless

Gormless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: a comedy show that invariably portrays the British aristocracy as a bunch of gormless twits

Hyperintelligent is an antonym for gormless.

Hyperintelligent

Hyperintelligent adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.
Usage example: from an early age he showed signs of being a hyperintelligent child

Gormless is an antonym for hyperintelligent. (British)
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