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What is another word for Discernment? – 134 Discernment Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    discrimination judgment perception insight acumen awareness intelligence understanding intuition penetration perspicacity astuteness shrewdness keenness sharpness sagacity prudence discretion taste refinement culture sophistication subtlety nuance differentiation distinction discernability appraisal evaluation assessment consideration reflection contemplation thoughtfulness mindfulness awareness wakefulness

    Meaning of Discernment

    The ability to judge well, especially in matters of taste or morality

    Definitions

    • The quality of being able to recognize and understand things that are not immediately apparent
    • The capacity to distinguish between good and bad, right and wrong, or to have a deep understanding and insight

    Example Uses

    • She showed great discernment in her choice of career, selecting a field that aligned with her values and skills
    • The art critic's discernment and knowledge of the art world allowed her to identify the forgery
    • The company's discernment in hiring practices has led to a team of highly skilled and dedicated employees

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ignorance blindness unawareness foolishness stupidity thoughtlessness impulsiveness recklessness carelessness negligence indifference apathy ignorance obtuseness dullness insensitivity foolishness absurdity ridiculousness nonsense silliness frivolity superficiality

    Related Nouns

    judgment perception insight intelligence understanding intuition penetration perspicacity astuteness shrewdness keenness sharpness sagacity prudence discretion taste refinement culture sophistication subtlety nuance differentiation distinction discernability appraisal evaluation assessment

    Related Verbs

    judge perceive discern distinguish recognize understand intuit penetrate see notice observe consider reflect contemplate think ponder deliberate evaluate assess appraise weigh consider

    Related Adjectives

    discerning perceptive insightful intelligent understanding intuitive penetrating perspicacious astute shrewd keen sharp sagacious prudent discreet tasteful refined cultured sophisticated subtle nuanced discriminating distinguishing recognizable understandable