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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

The most sensible advice to give young people who dream of working in the entertainment industry, they said, is to run in the other direction — or at least have a backup plan.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025

What could go wrong with Southgate, the most sensible of the squad, alongside Pearce?

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

It was the most sensible explanation, and didn’t the most sensible explanation tend to be correct?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman