as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
an unfortunate gaffe earned the vice president a reputation for dorkiness
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Recent Examples of dorkiness
Some may read this intro and roll their eyes, arguing that Lawrence’s patented self-deprecation and casual dorkiness are a big act.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Tim Grierson, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dorkiness
Noun
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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The thickness of this layer causes light interference effects, giving the fabric a vivid purple appearance similar to the colors seen in soap bubbles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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My love of the theater and my love of the people who dedicate their life to creativity and the kind of highs and lows of that life, and the silliness and stupidity of that life, and the moments of elegiac grace.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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History suggests that the proficient cruelty of such regimes is unable to compensate for the stupidity and incompetence of their cadres.—
Elizabeth Tsurkov,
The Atlantic,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The slowness is part of its appeal.—
Kallie Plagge,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2026
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After all, the best homes are born out of slowness rather than speed.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And if your mature complexion has lost some of its luster, the radiance boost comes from a lineup of botanicals (saffron, manjishta, turmeric, licorice, and Indian barberry) that are traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help even tone, brighten dullness, and calm visible inflammation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2026
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While drinking water throughout the day supports overall health and skin, topical hydration through lotions and serums is also important for combating dullness.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Residents in the surrounding neighborhoods have raised concerns about impacts such as height changes that could block their existing views, density and traffic in an already busy area.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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As vehicle testing continues, confirmation from OEMs that the QSE-5 cells sustain their energy density (over 800 Wh/L) under real-world conditions will represent a significant de-risking event.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Navarro devoted a chapter to the seductive foolishness of protectionist trade policies.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The captain of the boat Zoë and Sarah came on watches them from afar, shaking his head at English foolishness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Dorkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dorkiness. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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