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Definitions

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

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The software market is now discerning which companies can withstand AI disruption.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Just because he seems annoyed when you ask questions doesn’t mean you should stop; you just need to be more discerning about which issues you bring to him.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

“Bold, discerning, and unapologetically original, he represents the same spirit that defines our brand,” Lucid said of Chalamet.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

I never thought of the Erudite as being particularly perceptive about relationships, or emotions, but Cara’s discerning eyes see all kinds of things.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth