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ingenious Antonyms

Opposite of ingenious

Because the opposite of ingenious shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Cleverly and originally designed, contrived, or constructed to solve a complex problem (of a device, plan, or idea).

Usage Example

"The folding bicycle features an unoriginal hinge mechanism that locks securely in seconds."

Strongest
unoriginal
Strong
clumsy
crude
inept
banal

• adjective (Context 2)

Possessing or demonstrating exceptional cleverness, originality, and inventiveness (of a person).

Usage Example

"The unimaginative engineer devised a low-cost water filtration system for rural communities."

Strongest
unimaginative
uninventive
Strong
uninspired
obtuse
dull

Similar words to ingenious

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

inventive
clever
resourceful
innovative
creative
original
imaginative
novel
See all synonyms of ingenious

• Nearby Words

infuriation
infuse
infusion
ingenious
ingeniously
ingeniousness
ingenuity

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