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smarts Synonyms

Another word for smarts

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• noun (Context 1)

Practical intelligence, acumen, or shrewdness (informal, treated as plural).

Usage Example

"She had the business intelligence needed to turn the struggling startup into a profitable company."

Strongest
intelligence
brains
savvy
Strong
acumen
cleverness
shrewdness
know-how
common sense
astuteness
wit

Opposites of smarts

The opposite of smarts shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stupidity
ignorance
foolishness
naivety
obtuseness
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• Nearby Words

smartmouth
smartness
smartphone
smarts
smartweed
smarty
smartypants

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Smarts. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/smarts
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