Astute and Bonehead

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Astute adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

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Bonehead is an antonym for astute.

Nearby Words: astuteness, astutely

Bonehead adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: dreaded spending the holidays with his bonehead relatives

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Astute is an antonym for bonehead.

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Bonehead and Astute. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/bonehead

Astute & Bonehead. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/bonehead>.

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