worldly-wise

• Beschreibt einen Menschen, der im Leben und im Umgang mit Menschen erfahren und klug ist, oft mit einem gewissen Maß an Lebensklugheit oder Skepsis. Bezeichnet jemanden, der die Welt und ihre praktischen Realitäten gut kennt.

Describes a person who is experienced and knowledgeable about life, people, and the ways of the world, often implying a degree of sophistication or cynicism.

1. Experienced and knowledgeable about lifeC1formal

   Having a lot of experience and knowledge about people, society, and the practical aspects of life, often making one shrewd and not easily deceived.

   Lebensklug

   • After years of traveling and working abroad, she became very worldly-wise.
   • His worldly-wise advice helped me navigate the complex business negotiations.
   • The old sailor was a worldly-wise man who had seen many things.

   Synonymecosmopolitanexperiencedknowingknowledgeableseasonedshrewdsophisticatedstreetwiseurbaneworldly

   Antonymegullibleinexperiencedingenuousnaiveunsophisticated