Alert and Ignorant

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Alert adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Usage example: an alert and well-trained sheep dog who can handle difficult situations

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Ignorant is an antonym for alert in attentive topic.

Nearby Words: alertness, alerted, alerting, alerter

Ignorant adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.

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Alert is an antonym for ignorant.

Nearby Words: ignored, ignorance

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