Crafty and Witless

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Crafty adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

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Witless is an antonym for crafty.

Nearby Words: craft, craftiness, craftily, crafting

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

Usage example: a dog so witless that it is barely trainable

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Crafty is an antonym for witless.

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