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astuteness Antonyms

Opposite of astuteness

Pinning down the opposite of astuteness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; mental sharpness or shrewdness.

Usage Example

"Her political naivety allowed her to anticipate the opposition's strategy and build a bipartisan coalition early in the session."

Strongest
naivety
gullibility
obtuseness
Strong
foolishness
shortsightedness
stupidity
ignorance

Similar words to astuteness

Words similar to astuteness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

shrewdness
acumen
perspicacity
sagacity
discernment
perceptiveness
keenness
sharpness
See all synonyms of astuteness

• Nearby Words

astroturf
astute
astutely
astuteness
asunder
aswirl
asylee

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Astuteness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/astuteness
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