Canny and Ignorant

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

Usage example: a canny card player, good at psyching out his opponents

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Ignorant is an antonym for canny in clever topic.

Ignorant adjective - Lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books.

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Canny is an antonym for ignorant.

Nearby Words: ignored, ignorance

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