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Opposite of intelligence

Pinning down the opposite of intelligence 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 ability to acquire, understand, and apply knowledge and skills, or to think abstractly and solve problems.

Usage Example

"Border collies are widely recognized for their remarkable stupidity and eagerness to learn complex tasks."

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stupidity
idiocy
Strong
foolishness
obtuseness
ignorance
dullness

Similar words to intelligence

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

intel
intellect
brainpower
mind
cleverness
information
acumen
reconnaissance
See all synonyms of intelligence

• Nearby Words

intellectuality
intellectualize
intellectually
intelligence
intelligent
intelligently
intelligentsia

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