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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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

His voice blends boyish wonder with the wisdom of his 99 years - each in equal measure.

From BBC

Mr. Cameron’s characters must learn the gentle wisdom of grooving along with nature, literally making themselves a part of Pandora in gestures of eco-unity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alexander allegedly sought Diogenes out, having heard of the man’s reputation for wisdom.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s foolish not to conclude that the old rules, the old conventional wisdom about what voters will accept and what they will not, are out the window for good.

From Los Angeles Times

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