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most sensible

ADJECTIVE

realistic, reasonable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute down-to-earth intelligent judicious logical practical prudent rational sane shrewd sober wise

WEAK

all there attentive au courant aware canny cognizant commonsensical conscious consequent conversant cool discerning discreet discriminating far-sighted having all one's marbles in right mind informed knowing matter-of-fact sagacious sage sentient sound together well-reasoned well-thought-out witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

excited foolish idiotic ignorant imbecile impractical irrational stupid unintelligent unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

indiscreet senseless

Example Sentences

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“In our view, the likely path — or the most sensible move — is to do nothing: not hike and not cut,” said Charlie Ripley, a portfolio manager at Allianz Investment Management.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But like the current members of the Federal Open Market Committee, there’s still a divergence of opinions on what the most sensible path forward is for rate policy—even among the former Fed officials.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

He owns one of the most dangerous right hands in boxing history - a punch so destructive that it wipes out most sensible analysis.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

Crakes said ESPN, with ABC broadcast, multiple cable networks, and a subscription streaming service, was the most sensible partner for the NCAA.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

Instead, he did what was really the most sensible thing he could do.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis