Boneheadedness and Smartness
Opposite meaning words
Boneheadedness
Boneheadedness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: the sheer boneheadedness shown by the state's politicians, who have ignored the problem for decades
Smartness is an antonym for boneheadedness.
Smartness
Smartness noun - Intelligence as manifested in being quick and witty.
Boneheadedness is an antonym for smartness.
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