Canniness and Witlessness

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Canniness noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

Usage example: negotiates business deals with all of the proverbial canniness of an old-time horse trader

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Witlessness is an antonym for canniness.

Witlessness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

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Canniness is an antonym for witlessness in extreme folly topic.

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