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INGENIOUS Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word ingenious. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For INGENIOUS

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
inept

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• not elegant or graceful in expression

• generally incompetent and ineffectual

• revealing lack of perceptiveness or judgment or finesse

obtuse

adjective

adj

adjective

• of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees

adjective satellite

• (of a leaf shape) rounded at the apex

• lacking in insight or discernment

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

ordinary

adjective

adj

adjective

• not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree

noun

• a judge of a probate court

• the expected or commonplace condition or situation

• a clergyman appointed to prepare condemned prisoners for death

• an early bicycle with a very large front wheel and small back wheel

• (heraldry) any of several conventional figures used on shields

adjective satellite

• lacking special distinction, rank, or status; commonly encountered

uncreative

adjective

adj

adjective

• not creative

unimaginative

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention

• dealing only with concrete facts

• lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality

unintelligent

adjective

adj

adjective

• lacking intelligence

unskilled

adjective

adj

adjective

• not having or showing or requiring special skill or proficiency

adjective satellite

• lacking professional skill or expertise

• not doing a good job

unwise

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom

• not appropriate to the purpose

Alternatives for INEPT

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