Astute and Boneheaded

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

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Boneheaded is an antonym for astute.

Nearby Words: astuteness, astutely

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

Usage example: a product with a warning label that even the most boneheaded consumer should be able to understand

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Astute is an antonym for boneheaded.

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Boneheaded and Astute. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/boneheaded

Astute & Boneheaded. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/boneheaded>.

Boneheaded or Astute. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/astute/boneheaded.

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