🧠ingenuity

noun
/ˌɪndʒəˈnjuːɪti/

Meaning

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive; creative problem-solving ability.

Example Sentences

The project was completed on time thanks to the ingenuity of the team.

His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.

His ingenuity led to the development of a new technology.

Example Expressions

human ingenuity

Synonyms

creativity, inventiveness, cleverness, resourcefulness, originality, Creativity, Innovation, Resourcefulness
Entry 1
creativity, inventiveness, cleverness, resourcefulness, originality
Entry 2
creativity, inventiveness
Entry 3
Creativity, Innovation, Resourcefulness

Antonyms

stupidity, dullness, ineptitude, unimaginativeness, Incompetence, Ineptitude, Unimaginativeness
Entry 1
stupidity, dullness
Entry 2
ineptitude, unimaginativeness
Entry 3
Incompetence, Ineptitude, Unimaginativeness

Collocations

show ingenuity, human ingenuity, remarkable ingenuity, ingenuity of design