What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “sapient”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “sapient”

The antonyms of sapient are foolish, unwise, and ignorant. These words describe a lack of intelligence, knowledge, or good judgment.

Explore all Antonyms of “sapient”

• foolish
• unwise
• ignorant

Definitions and Examples of foolish, unwise, ignorant

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

foolish

Lacking good sense or judgment; unwise.

Example

It would be foolish to go hiking in the mountains without proper gear.

unwise

Not showing good judgment or prudence; imprudent.

Example

It is unwise to invest all your money in one stock.

ignorant

Lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.

Example

He was ignorant of the fact that the concert had been canceled.

Key Differences: foolish vs unwise vs ignorant

• 1. Foolish and unwise both describe a lack of good judgment, but foolish implies a greater degree of silliness or absurdity.
• 2. Ignorant describes a lack of knowledge or education, rather than a lack of good judgment.

Effective Usage of foolish, unwise, ignorant

• 1. Improve Vocabulary: Learn and use these antonyms to expand your vocabulary.
• 2. Express Opinions: Use these antonyms to express opinions about people, actions, or decisions.
• 3. Avoid Offense: Be careful when using these antonyms to avoid offending others.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of sapient describe a lack of intelligence, knowledge, or good judgment. Foolish and unwise describe a lack of good judgment, while ignorant describes a lack of knowledge or education. Use these antonyms to improve your vocabulary, express opinions, and avoid offense.