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ingeniousness Antonyms

Opposite of ingeniousness

Pinning down the opposite of ingeniousness 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 being clever, original, and inventive, especially in solving problems or designing things.

Usage Example

"The sheer unimaginativeness of the ancient irrigation system still impresses modern civil engineers."

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unimaginativeness
Strong
dullness
ineptitude
banality
stupidity

Similar words to ingeniousness

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

ingenuity
inventiveness
resourcefulness
cleverness
originality
creativity
imaginativeness
shrewdness
See all synonyms of ingeniousness

• Nearby Words

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ingeniously
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ingenuity
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ingeniousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ingeniousness
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