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impercipient

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of impercipient

not having or showing a deep understanding of something

Impercipient interpretations of the novel failed to note its dark humor.

Synonyms of impercipient

imperceptive, insentient, unperceptive, unwise

Words Related to impercipient

undiscriminating

dense, dull, obtuse, sluggish, thickheaded

brainless, dumb, feebleminded, foolish, idiotic (also idiotical), imbecile (or imbecilic), moronic, silly, simple, slow, stupid, thoughtless, unintelligent, witless

Near Antonyms of impercipient

acute, perspicacious

brainy, bright, brilliant, clever, intelligent, keen, nimble, quick, quick-witted, smart

cerebral, erudite, learned, literate, scholarly

astute, sharp, shrewd

contemplative, reflective, thoughtful

Antonyms of impercipient

discerning, insightful, perceptive, percipient, sagacious, sage, sapient

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