Boneheadedness and Keenness

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Boneheadedness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.

Usage example: the sheer boneheadedness shown by the state's politicians, who have ignored the problem for decades

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Keenness is an antonym for boneheadedness.

Keenness noun - A harsh or sharp quality.

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Boneheadedness is an antonym for keenness.

Nearby Words: keen, keenly

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