Canny and Knuckleheaded

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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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Knuckleheaded is an antonym for canny.

Knuckleheaded adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

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Canny is an antonym for knuckleheaded.

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