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wiseness

/ˈwaɪz.nəs/

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noun

/ˈwaɪz.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть благоразумным и рассудительным, или черту использования знаний и опыта со здравым смыслом и проницательностью.

A noun referring to the quality of being prudent and sensible, or the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight.

uncountable

  1. Prudence and good judgmentB2formal

    The quality of being sensible and making careful decisions based on experience.

    ruБлагоразумие и здравый смысл

    • Her wiseness in financial matters saved the company from bankruptcy.
    • He showed great wiseness by listening to both sides before deciding.
    • The elder's wiseness was respected by everyone in the village.

    Synonymsastutenessdiscernmentforesightjudgmentprudencesagacitysenseshrewdnesswisdom

    Antonymsfollyfoolishnessignoranceimprudencerashnessrecklessnessstupidity

  2. Insightful application of knowledgeC1formal

    The ability to use knowledge and experience with common sense and deep understanding.

    ruМудрость

    • The professor's wiseness came from decades of research and reflection.
    • True wiseness involves knowing when to speak and when to remain silent.
    • She approached the problem with a wiseness that surprised her younger colleagues.

    Synonymsacumendiscernmentinsightjudgmentprudencesagacitysenseshrewdnessunderstandingwisdom

    Antonymsfollyfoolishnessstupidity

Forms
  • wisenesses plural form
  • wisenesses' possessive plural form
  • wiseness's possessive singular form