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1. a. : ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight. b. : good sense : judgment. c. : generally accepted belief. challenges what has become accepted wisdom among many historians Robert Darnton. d. : accumulated philosophical or scientific learning : knowledge. 2. : a wise attitude, belief, or course of action. 3.
the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. Synonyms: understanding, sense.
Definition of wisdom. 1. as in insight. the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships with age and experience comes wisdom—hopefully neither book learning nor simple intelligence should be confused with wisdom. Synonyms & Similar Words. Relevance. insight. sensitivity.
- Some common synonyms of wisdom are common sense, judgment, and sense. While all these words mean "ability to reach intelligent conclusions," wisdom...
- The words common sense and wisdom are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, common sense suggests an average degree of such ability with...
- In some situations, the words judgment and wisdom are roughly equivalent. However, judgment implies sense tempered and refined by experience, train...
- Although the words sense and wisdom have much in common, sense implies a reliable ability to judge and decide with soundness, prudence, and intelli...
us / ˈwɪz·dəm / Add to word list. the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability. Wisdom also means the quality of being a good judgment: I question the wisdom of separating a child from his brothers and sisters whatever the circumstances.
us / ˈwɪz·dəm / Add to word list. the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability. Wisdom also means the quality of being a good judgment: I question the wisdom of separating a child from his brothers and sisters whatever the circumstances.
Wisdom refers instead to someone’s good sense, judgment, or insight.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment. see more. noun. the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight. synonyms: wiseness. see more. noun. ability to apply knowledge or experience or understanding or common sense and insight. synonyms: sapience. see more. noun. the quality of being prudent and sensible.
