Jerky and Sapient

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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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Sapient is an antonym for jerky.

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

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Jerky is an antonym for sapient.

Nearby Word: sapience

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

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

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

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