Gormlessness and Silliness

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

Silliness and gormlessness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silliness" instead a noun "Gormlessness".

Silliness

Silliness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: she was both amused and irritated by the silliness of his comments regarding the movie they has just seen

Gormlessness and silliness are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Gormlessness" instead a noun "Silliness".

Nearby Word: silly
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