Definitions

wisdom

[wiz-duhm] / ˈwɪz dəm /

NOUN

insight, common sense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen caution common sense experience foresight insight intelligence judgment knowledge poise prudence sanity savvy sophistication understanding

STRONG

astuteness balance brains circumspection comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition gumption information judiciousness learning penetration perspicacity practicality reason sagacity sapience shrewdness solidity stability

WEAK

clear thinking good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance imprudence inability ineptness stupidity thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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WISDOM, Mont. — Dean Peterson, a rangy fourth-generation rancher with a handlebar mustache, is used to factoring in all sorts of challenges as he works his vast spread in the Big Hole Valley.

From Washington Post • Nov. 26, 2017

WISDOM, an umbrella organization, began its “Reform Now” campaign last month in Madison.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2014

WISDOM, an umbrella organization of congregations from around Wisconsin, began its “Reform Now” campaign with a news conference in the state Capitol.

From Washington Times • Jul. 9, 2014

Now, let us take another look at this part of our Saviour's life, and the second thing that we see in it is—GREAT WISDOM.

From The Life of Jesus Christ for the Young by Newton, Richard

The allusion is to the contemplated marriage of WIT to his betrothed, WISDOM.

From The Lucasta Poems by Lovelace, Richard

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