common-sense

[kom-uhn sens] / ˈkɒm ən ˈsɛns /

ADJECTIVE

reasonable

Synonyms

WEAK

astute commonsensical cool down-to-earth hardheaded judicious levelheaded matter-of-fact practical rational realistic sane sensible shrewd sound

Antonyms

WEAK

foolish impractical insane unreasonable unsensible unsound

NOUN

sound judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acumen good sense insight intelligence judgment logic practicality prudence rationality sense sound judgment wisdom wit

WEAK

cool experience good reasoning gumption horse sense levelheadedness mother wit reason reasonableness sensibleness sound sense soundness sweet reason wits

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignorance ineptness irrationality stupidity

WEAK

foolishness impracticality insanity unreasonableness unsoundness

common sense

NOUN

sound judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

good sense horse sense intelligence practicality rationality rule of thumb sense sound judgment sound sense wisdom wit

STRONG

logic mother wit prudence

WEAK

acumen cool experience good reasoning gumption levelheadedness reason reasonableness sensibleness soundness sweet reason wits

Antonyms

STRONG

foolishness impracticality ineptness irrationality stupidity

WEAK

ignorance insanity unreasonableness

Example Sentences

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Economist Paul Krugman explains in his newsletter that the shortfall is actually quite modest and easily accounted for — if the government exercises some common sense.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Edwards said "common sense would say chuck it in the bin" rather than deliver it after 19 years.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Pretty basic stuff, and statements in line with the values and common sense of the majority of Californians Hilton says he will represent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Yet Mr. Trump makes a distinction between conservatism and common sense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Reason”, in fact, came to signify much more what we today should call common sense.’

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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