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quick on the uptake

ADJECTIVE
adroit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adept artful deft masterful nimble proficient skillful
WEAK
apt clean clever crack crackerjack cunning cute dexterous expert foxy good handy hot tamale ingenious neat nifty on the ball on the beam quick on the trigger quick-witted savvy sharp slick smart up up to speed whiz wizard
Antonyms
STRONGEST
awkward clumsy ignorant incompetent inept unable unhandy unskilled unskillful
WEAK
dense stupid
ADJECTIVE
apt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able adept intelligent smart
WEAK
astute bright clever expert gifted ingenious no dummy nobody's fool not born yesterday prompt quick on the trigger ready savvy sharp skilled skillful talented teachable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inept stupid unintelligent
WEAK
disinclined inapt incapable incorrect unskilled unsuitable
ADJECTIVE
astute
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adroit canny crafty discerning insightful intelligent keen shrewd
WEAK
brainy bright calculating clever foxy knowing not born yesterday on the ball perspicacious sagacious savvy sharp sharp as a tack sly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish idiotic inept naive stupid
WEAK
asinine ignorant imbecile obtuse shallow thick unintelligent
ADJECTIVE
quick
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able active deft effective keen ready sharp vigorous wise
STRONG
acute adept knowing prompt savvy slick whiz
WEAK
adroit all there apt astute bright canny capable clever competent dexterous discerning effectual intelligent nimble-witted on the ball perceptive perspicacious quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick-witted receptive sharp as a tack shrewd skillful smart as a whip wired
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blunt dull idle ignorant impotent inactive ineffective inept lazy slow stupid unintelligent useless weak
STRONG
clumsy
WEAK
sluggish uneducated
ADJECTIVE
quick-witted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute brainy intelligent perceptive shrewd
WEAK
acute agile alert apt bright brilliant canny clever facetious humorous keen knowing nimble-witted on the ball penetrating penetrative prompt quick quick on the draw ready savvy sharp sharp as a tack sharp-sighted sharp-witted slick whiz wired wise witty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
foolish idiotic imbecile stupid unintelligent
WEAK
slow slow-witted uneducated
ADJECTIVE
receptive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amenable approachable friendly hospitable interested open-minded ready responsive sensitive susceptible sympathetic welcoming
STRONG
open
WEAK
acceptant acceptive accessible alert bright favorable influenceable observant open to suggestions perceptive persuadable pushover recipient suggestible swayable well-disposed
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cold cool insensitive unconcerned unfeeling unfriendly unsociable unsusceptible unwilling
WEAK
unreceptive
ADJECTIVE
sharp
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acute bright brilliant fast intelligent nimble quick slick smart subtle
STRONG
alert keen knowing original ready savvy sensitive wise
WEAK
adroit apt astute brainy canny clever critical cute discerning discriminating foxy having smarts ingenious nobody's fool not born yesterday observant on the ball penetrating penetrative quick on the trigger resourceful smart as a tack
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dull normal slow stupid unaware unintelligent
STRONG
ignorant

Example Sentences

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Anyway, Henry and Alex are beyond adorable despite maybe being not quite as quick on the uptake as one might wish.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Coach Hannah Davis knew her team had some adjustments to make to beat Kellam in the title match, but she also knew this group was quick on the uptake.

From Washington Post • Jun. 13, 2022

"But I found her an absolute delight. She's hardworking. She's easy to get along with. She's humble. She listens. She's very quick on the uptake."

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2021

You gotta be quick on the uptake if you choose to watch.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2018

Evan wasn’t too quick on the uptake, but I took that as a good sign.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls