Shrewdness and Witlessness

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Shrewdness noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.

Usage example: a woman with the thick-skinned shrewdness to survive in a tough business

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Witlessness is an antonym for shrewdness.

Nearby Words: shrewd, shrewdly

Witlessness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

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Shrewdness is an antonym for witlessness in extreme folly topic.

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