wiseness

Definitions of wiseness
  1. noun
    the quality of being prudent and sensible
    synonyms: soundness, wisdom
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    advisability
    the quality of being advisable
    reasonableness
    goodness of reason and judgment
    sensibleness
    the quality of showing good sense or practical judgment
    type of:
    good, goodness
    that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
  2. noun
    the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
    synonyms: wisdom
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    judiciousness, sagaciousness, sagacity
    the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
    initiation, knowledgeability, knowledgeableness
    wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge
    diplomacy, statecraft, statesmanship
    wisdom in the management of public affairs
    discernment, discretion
    the trait of judging wisely and objectively
    caution, circumspection
    the trait of being circumspect and prudent
    prudence
    discretion in practical affairs
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    trait
    a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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