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

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“Who else had to get a wisdom tooth removed directly from the hospital the day after they gave birth,” she captioned the photo.

From Los Angeles Times

In just 77 minutes, the film imparts immense wisdom about human nature and the stories that we take with us wherever we go.

From Salon

In “Respect” he again channels the wisdom of good people, role models all.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the wisdom of time offers a different perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal

The conventional wisdom in Washington is that costs will be the dominant issue heading into next fall’s midterm elections.

From The Wall Street Journal

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