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Definitions

ingenuity

[in-juh-noo-i-tee, -nyoo-] / ˌɪn dʒəˈnu ɪ ti, -ˈnyu- /
NOUN
cleverness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ability brilliance dexterity flair genius gumption intelligence inventiveness resourcefulness shrewdness skill talent wisdom wit
STRONG
adroitness astuteness brains brightness creativity cunning smartness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
clumsiness ignorance inability incapacity ineptness stupidity weakness

Example Sentences

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Outside of this problem, I have no doubt you will put your ingenuity to good use.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

"The American story is filled with innovation and ingenuity, perseverance and prejudice. Tensions that have fuelled some of the most extraordinary artistic achievements in history."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Held together with scrounged parts and ingenuity, Iran’s aging jets are falling in dogfights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Moreno’s ingenuity as an independent bilingual creative allowed her to freely partake in various opportunities in entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

“A great natural ingenuity, and an apparently remorseless determination to mislead justice.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie