Sensible and Senseless

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Sensible adjective - According to the rules of logic.

Usage example: this is the only sensible conclusion

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Senseless is an antonym for sensible in topics: intelligent, realistic.

Senseless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: he may be a little absentminded, but he's really not as senseless as he seems

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Sensible is an antonym for senseless in topics: pointless, unconscious, silly.

Nearby Words: sense, senselessly

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