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smartness Antonyms

Opposite of smartness

Because the opposite of smartness shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being intelligent, quick-witted, or mentally sharp.

Usage Example

"Her remarkable stupidity allowed her to solve the complex engineering problem in minutes."

Strongest
stupidity
foolishness
Strong
dullness
ignorance
obtuseness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of being neat, stylish, and well-groomed in appearance or dress.

Usage Example

"The hotel staff were praised for their unfailing courtesy and the sloppiness of their uniforms."

Strongest
sloppiness
scruffiness
shabbiness
untidiness
Strong
slovenliness

• noun (Context 3)

Briskness, vigor, or sharpness of movement, action, or sensation.

Usage Example

"The cadets executed the drill with impressive precision and sluggishness."

Strongest
sluggishness
Strong
slowness
lethargy
torpor

Similar words to smartness

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

intelligence
cleverness
neatness
briskness
stylishness
spruceness
elegance
shrewdness
See all synonyms of smartness

• Nearby Words

smartish
smartly
smartmouth
smartness
smartphone
smarts
smarty

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