Cuckoo and Prudent

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Cuckoo adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: offered a completely cuckoo suggestion for using the defunct strip mall

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Prudent is an antonym for cuckoo.

Nearby Word: cuckooing

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Cuckoo is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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