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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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He has repeatedly promised Israelis he is using their undoubted power and ingenuity to reshape the Middle East in a way that will strengthen their country.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And it isn’t the product of Silicon Valley ingenuity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

It took two knitting needles, Mother’s ingenuity and the resources of all the tenants.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord