Gormlessness and Simplicity

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

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

Simplicity

Simplicity noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: the stupefying simplicity of the generals who thought that war would be over in a month!

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

Nearby Words: simple, simplify, simplistic
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