wiseness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the quality of being prudent and sensible
  2. noun the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

Etymology

From Middle English wisnesse, from Old English wīsnes (“teaching, wisdom”), equivalent to wise + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

wisdom, soundness

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