gorm
less
Comparative
more gormless
Superlative
most gormless
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clueless or showing a lack of awareness or understanding
- The gormless look on his face indicated that he had not understood the complex instructions.
- Despite being given clear directions, the new employee appeared gormless and unsure of where to start.
- The gormless response to the difficult question revealed a lack of preparation and understanding.
- The gormless tourist wandered around the city with a confused expression, clearly lost.
- The teacher patiently explained the concept to the gormless student, hoping for some sign of comprehension.
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