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Discernment

🔄 Synonyms of "Discernment"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
apprehensionnoun	Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
sagacitynoun	The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful.
understandingnoun	(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
judgmentnoun	The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision.
discretionnoun	The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
savvynoun	(informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.
appreciationnoun	A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
judgementnoun	(chiefly Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of judgment. [The act of judging.]
perceptivenessnoun	The state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
tastenoun	One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
sagaciousnessnoun	The state of being sagacious; an acuteness of perception or discernment.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Discernment"

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Word	Definition
perceptivenessnoun	The state of being perceptive; acumen, discernment, insight
sagaciousnessnoun	The state of being sagacious; an acuteness of perception or discernment.
discretionnoun	The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
sagacitynoun	The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful.
understandingnoun	(uncountable) The act of one that understands or comprehends; the mental process of discernment of meaning.
appreciationnoun	A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
savvynoun	(informal) Shrewdness.
judgmentnoun	The conclusion or result of judging; an opinion; a decision.
judgementnoun	(chiefly Commonwealth) Alternative spelling of judgment. [The act of judging.]
apprehensionnoun	Anticipation, especially of unfavorable things such as dread or fear or the prospect of something unpleasant in the future.
tastenoun	One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation.
discerningnoun	discernment
distinctionnoun	(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.
discriminationnoun	(uncountable, countable, sometimes with "against") Differential treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage; treatment or consideration based on class or category rather than individual merit; partiality; prejudice; bigotry.
acumennoun	Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination; acuity of mind.
insightnoun	Power of acute observation and deduction
wisdomnoun	(uncountable) An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
visionnoun	(uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.
cautionnoun	Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
sensenoun	Any of the manners by which living beings perceive the physical world: for humans sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste.