Gormless and Smart

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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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Smart is an antonym for gormless.

Smart adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

Usage example: a smart investment that has really paid off

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Gormless is an antonym for smart. (British)

Nearby Words: smarten, smartness, smartly

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