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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So, sharing his wisdom with the kids about the game of basketball was cathartic for Ayton.

From Los Angeles Times

Small-cap, value and foreign stocks are having a revival as more investors grasp the wisdom of spreading their bets.

From The Wall Street Journal

But when half an hour later they emerged from the trees and saw what lay at the foot of the cliff, they realized the wisdom of her words.

From Literature

He started two Super Bowls, winning one, and provided sage wisdom and experience for younger players in what would be his final season in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times

The building not only houses some of the most promising young talent in the sport—on any given day, it also contains a good chunk of America’s collected speedskating wisdom.

From The Wall Street Journal

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