discernment (Meaning)
discernment (n)
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
perception of that which is obscure
the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
discernment (n.)
The act of discerning.
The power or faculty of the mind by which it distinguishes one thing from another; power of viewing differences in objects, and their relations and tendencies; penetrative and discriminate mental vision; acuteness; sagacity; insight; as, the errors of youth often proceed from the want of discernment.
Synonyms & Antonyms of discernment
Synonyms:
- perception
- sensitivity
- intelligence
- wisdom
- intellect
- understanding
- sapience
- perceptivity
- perceptiveness
- sagacity
- sense
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- foresightedness
- judgment
- wit
- mentality
- braininess
- astuteness
- sageness
- judgement
- sagaciousness
- comprehension
- percipience
- foresight
- rationality
- grasp
- judiciousness
- appreciation
- gray matter
- clear-sightedness
- acuity
- discrimination
- brilliance
- perspicacity
- acumen
- apprehension
- canniness
- penetration
- brightness
- keenness
- reason
- sanity
- logic
- power
- cleverness
- smartness
- prudence
Antonyms:
discernment Sentence Examples
- Her discernment allowed her to recognize the underlying motives of the politician's speech.
- The art connoisseur's discernment enabled him to distinguish the authentic painting from the forgery.
- The doctor's discernment helped him diagnose the patient's rare disease despite the complex symptoms.
- With remarkable discernment, the detective unraveled the intricate web of lies and uncovered the truth.
- The investor's discernment guided him towards profitable ventures, while others suffered losses.
- The wine critic's discernment allowed him to identify the subtle nuances of flavor and aroma in each vintage.
- The talent scout's discernment allowed him to recognize the raw talent in the young performer.
- The historian's discernment helped him piece together fragments of information to uncover the truth about a forgotten era.
- The journalist's discernment allowed him to see through the propaganda and report the unbiased news.
- The spiritual leader's discernment guided people toward inner peace and enlightenment.
FAQs About the word discernment
the cognitive condition of someone who understands, delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values), perception of that which is obscure, the mental ab
insight, perception,sensitivity, intelligence, wisdom, intellect, understanding, sapience, perceptivity, perceptiveness
idiocy, dulness, stupidity, mindlessness, stupidity, folly, mindlessness, imbecility, idiocy, dullness
Her discernment allowed her to recognize the underlying motives of the politician's speech.
The art connoisseur's discernment enabled him to distinguish the authentic painting from the forgery.
The doctor's discernment helped him diagnose the patient's rare disease despite the complex symptoms.
With remarkable discernment, the detective unraveled the intricate web of lies and uncovered the truth.
