wisdom

• Qualité de celui qui possède une grande expérience, des connaissances et un bon jugement ; capacité à prendre des décisions raisonnables et à donner de bons conseils.

A noun referring to the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice.

indénombrable

1. B1formal

   The ability to make good judgments based on knowledge and experience.

   sagesse (connaissance et expérience)

   • She shared her wisdom with the younger generation.
   • His wisdom comes from years of experience.
   • The book is full of ancient wisdom.

   Synonymesdiscernmenteruditioninsightjudgmentknowledgeperceptionprudencesagacitysenseunderstanding

   Antonymesfollyignorancestupidity

2. Good judgmentB1formal

   The quality of being wise; the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, and common sense.

   Sagesse (bon jugement)

   • He had the wisdom to invest early.
   • It takes wisdom to know when to speak and when to listen.
   • The decision showed great wisdom.

   Synonymesacuityastutenessdiscernmentinsightjudgmentperceptionprudencesagacityshrewdnessunderstanding

   Antonymesfollyfoolishnessignorancenonsensestupidity