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sensibleness

sensibleness

1 4.6
Being careful and reasonable when making choices
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛn.sə.bəl.nəs/
translation icon : sensatez
  • His sensibleness in handling difficult situations earned him the respect of his colleagues.

Examples

  • The sensibleness of her decision was evident when it led to a successful outcome.

  • Makes you wonder about the sensibleness of taking this case.

  • It's like the last bastion of sensibleness... in the world?

  • With a clear plan and sound reasoning, they demonstrated the sensibleness required for the project.

Synonyms

sense
vssensibleness
3.7

Good practical judgment about what to do

focuses on making practical decisions rather than only awareness or understanding
judgment
vssensibleness
  • US
758 3.2

Ability to make good decisions and form sensible opinions

is the broader practical trait shown over time rather than a single skill
common sense
vssensibleness
244 1.8

The ability to make good decisions in everyday life

refers to considered practical decision making rather than routine unthinking actions
good sense
vssensibleness
53 3.6

The ability to make sensible decisions in everyday life

is the more formal noun for that same practical decision quality
rationality
vssensibleness
34 5.4

Clear thinking and decisions based on facts and logic

is more about everyday practical decision quality rather than abstract formal reasoning
practicality
vssensibleness
26 3.9

Being useful and likely to work well in real situations

relates to making correct practical decisions rather than simply favouring workable options
prudence
vssensibleness
18 6.1

Careful and sensible thinking and action to avoid risks

covers general practical decision quality rather than focusing mainly on risk avoidance
reasonableness
vssensibleness
8 3.7

A quality of being fair, sensible, and showing good judgment

is narrower stressing practical decision quality rather than fairness or moderation
sound judgment
vssensibleness
4 3.7

The ability to make sensible, careful decisions

is about general practical decision quality rather than only careful deliberation
soundness
vssensibleness
4 4.9

Careful thinking and good judgment in making decisions

focuses more on visible practical decision quality than on abstract reasoning foundations
sagacity
vssensibleness
  • Formal
1 8.7

Being very wise and good at making decisions

is more about ordinary practical decision quality rather than deep lifelong wisdom
horse sense
vssensibleness
  • Informal
1 4.8

Being able to make good practical decisions in everyday life

is the general term for practical decision quality without colloquial rough tone
judiciousness
vssensibleness
1 7.2

Careful judgment when deciding what to do

emphasises practical decision quality in everyday matters rather than only careful deliberation
wiseness
vssensibleness
1 7.5

Being experienced and able to make good choices

emphasises practical everyday decision quality rather than wide learned wisdom
phronesis
vssensibleness
  • Formal
9.9

Skill in making good moral decisions in real life

applies to ordinary practical decision quality beyond moral or ethical contexts
sagaciousness
vssensibleness
  • Formal
9.1

Being wise and showing good judgment

focuses on everyday practical decision quality rather than wisdom formed over years
rationalness
vssensibleness
6.6

Actions or ideas based on clear reasons and careful thought

applies to practical everyday decision quality rather than purely abstract reasoning
logicalness
vssensibleness
6.1

A quality of clear, correct thinking that follows facts and reasons

focuses on practical decision making in real life rather than following formal logic
levelheadedness
vssensibleness
6.2

Calm and clear thinking that helps you make good decisions

is a general practical decision quality not limited to calmness under stress
clearheadedness
vssensibleness
5.7

The ability to think calmly and make good choices in difficult situations

is broader applying to general practical decision quality beyond clear thought under pressure

Antonyms

A state of having no meaning or purpose

How Sensible

wisdom
571 2.7
prudence
18 6.1
sensibleness
1 4.6
foolishness
61 2.7

Surface Forms

sensibleness singular

Morphology

sensibleness = sensible (transparent) = sense + ible + ness

A standard noun formed from the adjective 'sensible' by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

Etymology

The word sensibleness comes from the common English word sense, which once meant 'feeling' or 'understanding' and is also the root of sensible, meaning 'reasonable'. So sensibleness is the quality of using good sense and practical judgment.