Discernment and Witlessness
Opposite meaning words
Discernment
Discernment noun - The ability to understand inner qualities or relationships.
Usage example: the discernment to know when someone is a true friend
Witlessness is an antonym for discernment.
Witlessness
Witlessness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.
Usage example: his astounding feats of witlessness are the stuff of family legend
Discernment is an antonym for witlessness.
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