Definition
gormlessnesses
noun
- plural of gormlessness; the quality or state of being gormless (stupid, lacking intelligence, or slow to understand)
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The gormlessnesses displayed by the characters in that comedy film had the audience laughing throughout.
- His repeated gormlessnesses made it clear he hadn't been paying attention in class.
- The sheer gormlessnesses of their mistakes suggested they hadn't thought the plan through at all.
- She couldn't believe the gormlessnesses of her coworkers who kept making the same errors.
- The film poked fun at the gormlessnesses of everyday people in absurd situations.