Common sense and Senselessness

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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

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Senselessness is an antonym for common sense.

Senselessness noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.

Usage example: babbled some senselessness about being eaten by horses

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Common sense is an antonym for senselessness.

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