Acumen and Boneheadedness

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Acumen noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

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Boneheadedness is an antonym for acumen.

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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Acumen is an antonym for boneheadedness.

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