perceptions

NOUN

understanding, idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

approach attention attitude awareness concept consciousness feeling image impression judgment knowledge notion opinion recognition sense taste thought viewpoint

STRONG

acumen apprehension brainchild conceit conception discernment flash grasp insight intellection light observation perspicacity picture plan sagacity sensation study

WEAK

apprehending big idea brain wave realizing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concrete ignorance stupidity thing unconsciousness

STRONG

misconception misunderstanding

Example Sentences

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Uganda comes 140th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's annual Corruption Perceptions Index, with widespread bribery and nepotism reported in government institutions.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Bulgaria ranks among the most corruption-ridden EU members, along with Hungary and Romania, according to watchdog Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

In 2024 Ukraine ranked 105 among 180 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, up from 144th in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

In only four countries do “a majority feel they are doing better economically than their parents,” according to the 95-page study titled “The Perceptions of Democracy Survey.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Perceptions shaped her; proving her only human, a social being.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen