Common sense and Nonsense

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Common sense

Common sense noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
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Nonsense is an antonym for common sense.

Nonsense

Nonsense noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: a hundred years ago, the idea that man could walk on the moon was regarded as impractical nonsense
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Common sense is an antonym for nonsense in topics: sense, craziness.
Nearby Word: nonsensical
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  • Literature / Tales Of The Jokka Not-So-Phony Psychic: Keshul, a fortune-teller, in Fire in the Void initially believes that he's just scribbling nonsense and telling his clients common sense.
    Source: Literature / Tales Of The Jokka
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