Common sense and Carelessness
Opposite meaning terms
Common sense
Common sense noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.
Usage example: common sense should tell you not to meet face-to-face with someone who is just an online acquaintance
Carelessness is an antonym for common sense.
Carelessness
Carelessness noun - Failure to take the care that a cautious person usually takes.
Common sense is an antonym for carelessness.
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