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ˈgɔrm lɪsgorm·less
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Princeton's WordNet
gaumless, gormlessadjective
(British informal) lacking intelligence and vitality
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gormlessadjective
Lacking intelligence, sense or discernment, often implying lack of capacity of will to remedy the condition.
gormlessadjective
Inexperienced, naïve, innocent to the point of foolishness.
Etymology: From English dialectal, ultimately from gaumaz. The ‘r’ found in this spelling is a vowel-lengthening device common in non-rhotic dialects of English.
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gormless
Gormless is an adjective that refers to someone who is lacking in intelligence, understanding, or common sense, and thus behaving in a clueless or foolish manner. It is mainly used in British English.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of gormless in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of gormless in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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