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unintelligent Antonyms

Opposite of unintelligent

Pinning down the opposite of unintelligent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or showing a low level of intelligence, understanding, or sound judgment.

Usage Example

"The critic dismissed the script's dialogue as shallow and intelligent."

Strongest
intelligent
smart
clever
Strong
bright
brilliant
astute
sharp
wise

Similar words to unintelligent

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

stupid
foolish
dim-witted
slow-witted
ignorant
obtuse
dense
vacuous
See all synonyms of unintelligent

• Nearby Words

uninsurable
uninsured
unintellectual
unintelligent
unintelligently
unintelligible
unintelligibly

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