wiseness

• Nom désignant la qualité d'être sage et judicieux, ou le trait consistant à utiliser ses connaissances et son expérience avec bon sens et perspicacité.

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

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1. Prudence and good judgmentB2formal

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

   Sagesse pratique

   • 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.

   Synonymesastutenessdiscernmentforesightjudgmentprudencesagacitysenseshrewdnesswisdom

   Antonymesfollyfoolishnessignoranceimprudencerashnessrecklessnessstupidity

2. Insightful application of knowledgeC1formal

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

   Sagesse pratique

   • 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.

   Synonymesacumendiscernmentinsightjudgmentprudencesagacitysenseshrewdnessunderstandingwisdom

   Antonymesfollyfoolishnessstupidity