Clever and Daft

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Clever adjective - Having or showing quickness of mind.

Usage example: a clever student figured out a trick to do the assignment faster

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Daft is an antonym for clever.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

Daft adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: a daft plan, doomed to wretched failure and merciless ridicule

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Clever is an antonym for daft.

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