Antonyms for acumen
əˈkyu mən, ˈæk yə-acu·men

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1. acumennoun

   Synonyms:
   penetration, intelligence, wit, keenness, foxiness, acuteness, sharpness, acuity, canniness, shrewdness

2. acumennoun

   quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination

   Synonyms:
   acuteness, canniness, shrewdness, keenness, penetration, acuity, sharpness, foxiness, wit, intelligence

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.3 / 3 votes

1. acumen

   Sharpness, acuteness, and insight, however keen, and penetration, however deep, fall short of the meaning of acumen, which implies also ability to use these qualities to advantage. There are persons of keen insight and great penetration to whom these powers are practically useless. Acumen is sharpness to some purpose, and belongs to a mind that is comprehensive as well as keen. Cleverness is a practical aptitude for study or learning. Insight and discernment are applied oftenest to the judgment of character; penetration and perspicacity to other subjects of knowledge. Sagacity is an uncultured skill in using quick perceptions for a desired end, generally in practical affairs; acumen may increase with study, and applies to the most erudite matters. Shrewdness is keenness or sagacity, often with a somewhat evil bias, as ready to take advantage of duller intellects. Perspicacity is the power to see clearly through that which is difficult or involved. We speak of the acuteness of an observer or a reasoner, the insight and discernment of a student, a clergyman, or a merchant, the sagacity of a hound, the keenness of a debater, the shrewdness of a usurer, the penetration, perspicacity, and acumen of a philosopher.

   Antonyms:
   bluntness, dulness, obtuseness, stupidity

   Synonyms:
   acuteness, cleverness, discernment, insight, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, sagacity, sharpness, shrewdness

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.0 / 1 vote

1. acumen

   Antonyms:
   bluntness, obtuseness, stupidity, dulness, indiscernment, hebetude

   Synonyms:
   point, penetrativeness, sharpness, discernment, talent, sagacity

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Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. acumennoun

   a tapering point

   Synonyms:
   insightfulness

2. insightfulness, acumennoun

   shrewdness shown by keen insight

   Synonyms:
   insightfulness

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1. acumennoun

   Antonyms:
   dullness, stupidity, short-sightedness

   Synonyms:
   astuteness, shrewdness, discernment, sharpness

How to use acumen in a sentence?

1. Wei Peiran:

   There is no doubt that it's going to be a boom for China in terms of philanthropy. These people have the business acumen and they know how to deal with the government ... They have proved themselves in terms of getting things done.

2. Quentin Hart:

   From McKenna Pro Photography, from John Deere, which is a global company, to The Sulky, which creates high-end buggies, they're taking their time and they're making masks for our communities, we've seen the resiliency, we've seen incredible business acumen, and people be able to change on the go, on the fly to make things happen for our safety.

3. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer:

   His character and fundamental decency are at the core of why he's been such a successful and beloved leader. He's so respected by our caucus for his strength, his legislative acumen, his honesty and his determination. He has left a major mark on this body, this country, and on so many who have met him, gotten to know him, and love him.

4. George Steinbrenner:

   We have a person and manager in Aaron Boone who possesses the baseball acumen and widespread respect in our clubhouse to continue to guide us forward, as a team and as an organization, we must grow, evolve and improve. We need to get better. Period.

5. Theodore Johnson:

   If you know that man who likes Trump's machismo and supposed business acumen, ask him : Do you know anyone who's died from Covid-19 ? If he's in an urban area, he's probably going to answer yes, ask him : Do you know anyone who's lost their job because of Covid-19 ? He's probably going to answer yes. What you do is contrast the perception of Trump with the reality of his governance and say that the best thing you can do for your life is to put new leadership in place.

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