Boneheaded and Prudent

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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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Prudent is an antonym for boneheaded.

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Boneheaded is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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