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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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If they do, then four more years of Clarke will feel like the most sensible decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Based on these factors, it seems that the most sensible decision for investors now would be to look at the recent correction as an opportunity to buy.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 28, 2025

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

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

Given Hinton’s impatience, the most sensible course was to travel on to Missouri.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead