Canny and Obtuse

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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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Obtuse is an antonym for canny in shrewd topic.

Obtuse adjective - Lacking sharpness of edge or point.

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Canny is an antonym for obtuse.

Nearby Word: obtusely

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