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most discerning

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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It also boasts an array of impressive amenities sure to impress even the most discerning of homebuyers.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

But most hitters did not establish themselves as one of the era’s most discerning strike zone analysts by the time they could drink legally.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2023

The most discerning of readers, these editors are the ones who select the books that a publisher will invest in.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

Dumont D’Urville — which has 92 deluxe cabins and represents “a new generation of unprecedented design, technology, and standards in comfort and elegance, and caters to the most discerning passengers.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2022

Diana was not the most discerning of mortals, but just at this moment it struck her that Anne was not looking exactly overjoyed.

From Anne of the Island by Montgomery, L. M. (Lucy Maud)