Clever and Naive

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Clever adjective - Showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing.

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Naive is an antonym for clever in bright topic.

Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly

Naive adjective - Lacking in worldly wisdom or informed judgment.

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Clever is an antonym for naive.

Nearby Words: naively, naivety

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