Clever and Dorky

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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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Dorky is an antonym for clever.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

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

Usage example: she's always being embarrassed by her dorky cousins

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Clever is an antonym for dorky.

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