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clear thinking

NOUN
profundity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
solidity sophistication
STRONG
acumen astuteness balance brains caution circumspection comprehension depth discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition foresight gumption information insight intelligence judgment judiciousness knowledge learning penetration perspicacity poise practicality prudence reason sagaciousness sagacity sanity sapience savvy shrewdness stability understanding
WEAK
good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance imprudence inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity thoughtlessness
NOUN
sagaciousness
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen astuteness balance brains caution circumspection comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition experience foresight gumption information insight intelligence judgment judiciousness knowledge learning penetration perspicacity poise practicality profundity prudence reason sagacity sanity sapience savvy shrewdness solidity sophistication stability understanding
WEAK
good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance imprudence inability ineptness instability misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity thoughtlessness
NOUN
sagacity
Synonyms
STRONG
acumen astuteness brains comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment experience foresight insight intelligence judgment knowledge perceptiveness perspicacity practicality prudence sapience sense shrewdness understanding
WEAK
common-sense good judgment levelheadedness sageness
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorance inability ineptness misinterpretation mistake misunderstanding stupidity
NOUN
sageness
Synonyms
WEAK
acumen astuteness balance brains caution circumspection comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition experience foresight good judgment gumption horse sense information insight intelligence judgment judiciousness knowledge learning pansophy penetration perspicacity poise practicality profundity prudence reason sagaciousness sagacity sanity sapience savoir faire savvy shrewdness solidity sophistication stability understanding
NOUN
wisdom
Synonyms
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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
good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance imprudence inability ineptness stupidity thoughtlessness

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Disney board chairman James Gorman said in an emailed statement that D’Amaro’s decisiveness and clear thinking were among the traits that impressed the board when it selected him as CEO.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It’s time for clear thinking as we sweep through all 23 categories, offering predictions, possible surprises and “snubs,” and a silent prayer that my alarm will sound before the crack of dawn Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2024

In 2002, President George W. Bush selected Kissinger to lead an independent commission investigating the Sept. 11 terror attacks, saying he would bring “broad experience, clear thinking, and careful judgment” to the job.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 29, 2023

"I don't think that there is any clear thinking yet about what to do with the day after," said Muasher, who is vice president for studies at the Washington-based Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2023

Miss Lumley, I can tell from your clear thinking, good grammar, and tidy penmanship that you are a superior governess; this reflects well upon your own education.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood