Jerky and Sage

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

Usage example: he's acting jerky just to get people's attention

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Sage is an antonym for jerky.

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

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Jerky is an antonym for sage.

Nearby Word: sagely

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Sage and Jerky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/sage

Jerky & Sage. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/sage>.

Sage or Jerky. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/sage.

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