Shrewd and Witless

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Shrewd adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

Usage example: shrewd investments that paid off big

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Witless is an antonym for shrewd.

Nearby Words: shrewdness, shrewdly, shrew

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

Usage example: a dog so witless that it is barely trainable

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Shrewd is an antonym for witless.

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