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most sensible

ADJECTIVE

realistic, reasonable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

astute down-to-earth intelligent judicious logical practical prudent rational sane shrewd sober wise

WEAK

all there attentive au courant aware canny cognizant commonsensical conscious consequent conversant cool discerning discreet discriminating far-sighted having all one's marbles in right mind informed knowing matter-of-fact sagacious sage sentient sound together well-reasoned well-thought-out witting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

excited foolish idiotic ignorant imbecile impractical irrational stupid unintelligent unrealistic unreasonable unsound unwise

WEAK

indiscreet senseless

Example Sentences

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“In our view, the likely path — or the most sensible move — is to do nothing: not hike and not cut,” said Charlie Ripley, a portfolio manager at Allianz Investment Management.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

But like the current members of the Federal Open Market Committee, there’s still a divergence of opinions on what the most sensible path forward is for rate policy—even among the former Fed officials.

From Barron's • Oct. 15, 2025

I still think they will stay up and the most sensible thing would be to stick with him, but defeat would give the fans who are against him another stick to beat him with.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

It’s typically the path Friedman and his front office — staunch advocates of maintaining long-term financial flexibility — find most sensible when operating at the top of the open market.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Instead, he did what was really the most sensible thing he could do.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis