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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Pointedly, there was Timothy Snyder’s tidy pocket-sized handbook “On Tyranny” filled with 20 short but fortifying chapters of practical wisdom like “Do not obey in advance,” “Defend institutions” and “Believe in truth.”

From Los Angeles Times

Former Big Ten weakling Indiana defied all conventional wisdom to become the nation’s only undefeated team and claim its first-ever No. 1 ranking.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are so pleased that the President in his wisdom chose to act,” Burkman said in an email.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rod Laver collected wisdom from Harry Hopman and the Aussies but hardly had an entourage.

From The Wall Street Journal

Todd McKinnon might never have become CEO of $16 billion software company Okta if not for an uncool move he made early in his career — and one that goes against the conventional wisdom.

From MarketWatch

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