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unperceptive

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Synonyms & Antonyms of unperceptive

not having or showing a deep understanding of something

unperceptive readers failed to see that the "news story" was an elaborate put-on

Synonyms for unperceptive

imperceptive,
impercipient,
insentient,
unwise

Words Related to unperceptive

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 for unperceptive

discriminating

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 for unperceptive

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

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Thesaurus Entries Near unperceptive

unperceived

unperceptive

unpersuaded

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“Unperceptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unperceptive. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.

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The first known use of unperceptive was in 1668

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