Astute and Simple

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

Usage example: a police detective known to be an astute judge of character

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Simple is an antonym for astute.

Nearby Words: astuteness, astutely

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

Usage example: don't be so quick to characterize people who have trouble with computers as simple

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Astute is an antonym for simple in feeble-minded topic.

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