Cuckoo and Sage

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Cuckoo adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: offered a completely cuckoo suggestion for using the defunct strip mall

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Sage is an antonym for cuckoo.

Nearby Word: cuckooing

Sage adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

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Cuckoo is an antonym for sage.

Nearby Word: sagely

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