Gormless and Sharp-witted

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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

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Sharp-witted is an antonym for gormless.

Sharp-witted adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

Usage example: her sharp-witted questions always cut right to the core of the issue

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Gormless is an antonym for sharp-witted. (British)

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