Foolish and Perspicacious

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Foolish adjective - Devoid of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: foolish remarks

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Perspicacious is an antonym for foolish.

Nearby Words: fool, foolishness, foolery, foolishly

Perspicacious adjective - Mentally acute or penetratingly discerning.

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Foolish is an antonym for perspicacious.

Nearby Word: perspicacity

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