Acumen and Simpleness

Acumen

Acumen noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.
Usage example: had the business acumen to know that the market for sportswear was becoming oversaturated

Simpleness is an antonym for acumen.

Simpleness

Simpleness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: we must always remember that the often frustrating simpleness of the mentally challenged does not alter the fact that they deserve respect

Acumen is an antonym for simpleness.
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