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Synonyms & Antonyms : Wisdom





Wisdom



( Noun )


The wisdom of our ancestors is amazing.

Synonyms:

Knowledge

Intelligence

Discretion

Sense

Learning

Erudition

Discernment

Sagacity

Prudence

Contextual Examples:

My knowledge of Biology is very much limited.

The UPSC nowadays tests the intelligence of candidates to various competitive examinations by putting multiple – choice questions.

Wise people use discretion in their vocabulary while speaking to men of culture.

My sense of hearing has been weakened by the noisy atmosphere in my factory.

I am learning to write commercial letters.

The judge uses erudition and discernment while delivering his judgment.

The official used his power with sagacity and prudence. Hence he earned the reputation of an ideal civil servant.



Antonyms:

Stupidity

Absurdity

Idiocy

Nonsense

Ignorance

Silly

Contextual Examples:

Stupidity is an innate trait of a person. It is not based on lack of knowledge of languages or academics.

Now please stop these nonsense talks. I am tired of hearing.

Ignorance of law is no excuse for committing a crime.

Marx’s ideas were initially regarded as silly by just intellectuals but in due course they were supported by an ever increasing number of political thinkers of the times.

It was very late when I realized the absurdity of the situation.




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