sensibleness

noun

Definition of sensiblenessnext
as in prudence
the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity

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  1. prudence
  2. wisdom
  3. sense
  4. wit
Noun
  • But can companies go further—and take sustainability and financial prudence to the next level?
    Claus Jepsen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • And yet many outside observers saw in Iran’s attack a degree of prudence.
    Afshon Ostovar, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • Compassion practice opens the door to our heart and our wisdom in a way that invites us to offer an act of kindness t ourselves.
    Janice Marturano, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The maturity of the record speaks to the growth that comes with age and wisdom — both are in their 50s — and the nagging discourse that hip-hop is a young person’s sport.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • The five human senses include sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
    Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.
    Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of wit
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