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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Turkey and Saudi Arabia, which also came under Iranian attack during the war, called for de-escalation, with Riyadh "urging all parties to prioritise wisdom" by resuming peace talks.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

This places abfraction alongside other dental issues, such as impacted wisdom teeth and misaligned teeth, which are rare in wild primates but common in humans today.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

In a relatively small window of time, kids get a two-for-one special: entertainment and wisdom.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The future value of these gifts is just as important as the wisdom of giving them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

To my relief I honestly did not know any of the names he read— now I understood the wisdom of the ubiquitous “Mr. Smit.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Vocabulary lists containing wisdom

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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act IV

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