conventional wisdom

noun

: the generally accepted belief, opinion, judgment, or prediction about a particular matter

Examples of conventional wisdom in a Sentence

Conventional wisdom in Hollywood says that a movie can't succeed unless it stars a famous actor or actress.

Recent Examples on the Web

But in today's unique economic climate, conventional wisdom may not always be applicable. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Is value therefore building in bonds, just as conventional wisdom turns against their role as a diversifier for equities? — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

Yet conventional wisdom misses crucial dimensions of these challenges. — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Both were Jewish, and the conventional wisdom was the statewide ticket could not include more than one Jew. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conventional wisdom

• unwisdom