👉 Gest, or gesta, is a term used in ancient Greek and Roman literature to describe an unformed, passive state of mind. It is often used metaphorically to indicate that something is not yet fully formed, has not achieved its full potential, or lacks the necessary qualities to proceed further. In this context, "gest" could mean either the absence of a conscious thought process, lack of active will, or an inability to act upon one's desires. The term comes from the Latin
