Gormlessness and Simpleness

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

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

Simpleness

Simpleness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: we must always remember that the often frustrating simpleness of the mentally challenged does not alter the fact that they deserve respect

Gormlessness and simpleness are semantically related. (British) You can use "Gormlessness" instead a noun "Simpleness".
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