wiseness
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wise 1
(wīz)adj. wis·er, wis·est
Phrasal Verb: 1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader.
2.
a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision.
b. Shrewd; crafty: made a wise move selling the house when he did.
3. Provided with information; informed. Often used with to: I'm wise to your tricks. We were none the wiser after reading the report.
4. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent.
wise up Slang
To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated.
wise′ly adv.
wise′ness n.
wise 2
(wīz)n.
Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.
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| Noun | 1. | wiseness - the quality of being prudent and sensible goodness, good - that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization" advisability - the quality of being advisable; "they questioned the advisability of our policy" reasonableness - goodness of reason and judgment; "the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges" |
| 2. | wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature judiciousness, sagaciousness, sagacity - the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating knowledgeability, knowledgeableness, initiation - wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation" discernment, discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment" |
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