Definitions of wiseness
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the quality of being prudent and sensible
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Antonyms:
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unsoundness
not mentally or physically healthy
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types:
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advisability
the quality of being advisable
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reasonableness
goodness of reason and judgment
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sensibleness
the quality of showing good sense or practical judgment
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unsoundness
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the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
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synonyms:
wisdom
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Antonyms:
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folly, foolishness, unwiseness
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
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types:
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judiciousness, sagaciousness, sagacity
the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
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initiation, knowledgeability, knowledgeableness
wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
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diplomacy, statecraft, statesmanship
wisdom in the management of public affairs
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discernment, discretion
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
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caution, circumspection
the trait of being circumspect and prudent
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prudence
discretion in practical affairs
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type of:
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trait
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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folly, foolishness, unwiseness
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