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shrewdness Antonyms

Opposite of shrewdness

Pinning down the opposite of shrewdness 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 sharp powers of judgment, practical perceptiveness, and astuteness.

Usage Example

"Her financial naivety enabled the small publishing company to thrive during an economic downturn."

Strongest
naivety
gullibility
Strong
obtuseness
folly
foolishness
stupidity
ineptitude

Similar words to shrewdness

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

astuteness
acumen
perspicacity
sagacity
canniness
savvy
discernment
cleverness
See all synonyms of shrewdness

• Nearby Words

shrew
shrewd
shrewdly
shrewdness
shrewish
shrewishly
shrewlike

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