Boneheaded and Sage

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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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Sage is an antonym for boneheaded.

Sage adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

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Boneheaded is an antonym for sage.

Nearby Word: sagely

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

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

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

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