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discerning

[dih-sur-ning, -zur-] / dɪˈsɜr nɪŋ, -ˈzɜr- /
ADJECTIVE
discriminating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
astute insightful knowledgeable penetrating perceptive piercing
STRONG
knowing
WEAK
acute bright brilliant clear-sighted clever critical gnostic ingenious insighted intelligent judicious percipient perspicacious sagacious sage sensitive sharp shrewd subtle wise
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idiotic ignorant stupid unaware unintelligent
WEAK
disregardful neglectful negligent overlooking undiscerning undiscriminating

Example Sentences

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Investors have become far more discerning about IPOs.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“We continue discerning with our Order where to live our Cistercian monastic life, keeping you informed as this process unfolds,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

With Epstein, their societal ambitions were so urgent they failed to be discerning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Melodrama doesn’t exactly have the most sterling reputation for discerning cinema viewers.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Silvery patterns decorate his skin, matching his discerning silver eyes.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer