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Insipient (adj) means Foolish and lacking good sense or judgement.

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Foolish and lacking good sense or judgement.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came from Middle English insipient, also spelt incipient, from Old French insipient, and ultimately from Latin īnsipiēns.

Antonyms

prudent

Related words

slow careful wise dumb diplomatic sensible cautious sage

Rhymes for insipient

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What is the meaning of insipient?

"insipient" (adj) means foolish and lacking good sense or judgement.

What is the opposite of insipient?

The opposite of "insipient" is prudent.

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