good sense

/gʊd sɛns/
/gʊd sɛns/
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Definitions of good sense
  1. noun
    sound practical judgment
    “fortunately she had the good sense to run away”
    synonyms: common sense, gumption, horse sense, mother wit, sense
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    types:
    logic
    reasoned and reasonable judgment
    nous
    common sense
    road sense
    good judgment in avoiding trouble or accidents on the road
    type of:
    discernment, judgement, judgment, sagaciousness, sagacity
    the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
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