Definitions

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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It seems like common sense that volatile stocks do better over time as long as you can stomach the turbulence—no risk, no reward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Pratt has taken on those criticisms, saying in a recent interview: "I may not have the experience, but I have the common sense to say this is not working."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"Neither my conscience nor common sense will allow me to stop an election that has already begun," Republican state Senator Richard Cash said in a statement carried by US media.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

There are always threads of truth in arguments like these — enough to make ageism sound like common sense.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Along with their truly awe-inspiring heroism, these men of the North had delightful common sense.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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