Intelligence and Oafishness
Opposite meaning words
Intelligence
Intelligence noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.
Usage example: as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
Oafishness is an antonym for intelligence.
Oafishness
Oafishness noun - The quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind.
Usage example: the oafishness of the investigators, who missed clues and mishandled physical evidence, is the reason why that crime was never solved
Intelligence is an antonym for oafishness.
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