acumen

noun

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There are 3 syllables in the word acumen.

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Definition of acumen:

acumen (noun):: a tapering point.; the ability to make good decisions; keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters

Synonyms for acumen:

acuteness

astuteness

caginess

canniness

clear-sightedness

cleverness

cunning

discernment

enation

foxiness

hardheadedness

ingenuity

insight

insightfulness

intellect

intelligence

judgment

keenness

knowingness

perception

perceptiveness

perceptivity

perspicacity

perspicuity

sagacity

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Antonyms for acumen:

blindness

body

craziness

darkness

dementia

denseness

derangement

disbelief

disinclination

dullness

dumbo

dumdum

emotion

ignorance

imprudence

inability

inanity

indecision

ineptness

inexperience

insanity

insensitivity

instability

irrationality

lunacy

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