Definitions

wisdom

[wiz-duhm] / ˈwɪz dəm /

NOUN

insight, common sense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen caution common sense experience foresight insight intelligence judgment knowledge poise prudence sanity savvy sophistication understanding

STRONG

astuteness balance brains circumspection comprehension discernment discrimination enlightenment erudition gumption information judiciousness learning penetration perspicacity practicality reason sagacity sapience shrewdness solidity stability

WEAK

clear thinking good judgment horse sense pansophy sageness savoir faire

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance imprudence inability ineptness stupidity thoughtlessness

Example Sentences

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That has seen the Magnificent Seven market titans including Amazon, Alphabet and Microsoft struggle since the start of January, with questions being raised about the wisdom of the vast sums splashed on artificial intelligence.

From Barron's

I receive many letters from readers who wonder about the wisdom of commingling their finances.

From MarketWatch

So, sharing his wisdom with the kids about the game of basketball was cathartic for Ayton.

From Los Angeles Times

Small-cap, value and foreign stocks are having a revival as more investors grasp the wisdom of spreading their bets.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when half an hour later they emerged from the trees and saw what lay at the foot of the cliff, they realized the wisdom of her words.

From Literature

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