Synonyms of gumption

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gumption

noun

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chiefly dialect

as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

the company needs a new leader with the gumption and know-how that comes from experience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prudence
• wisdom
• sense
• wit
• sensibleness
• discretion
• intelligence
• levelheadedness
• brains
• insight
• nous
• common sense
• foresight
• policy
• horse sense
• logicality
• discreetness
• logicalness
• judgment
• acumen
• caution
• foresightedness
• sagacity
• perspicacity
• practicality
• shrewdness
• farsightedness
• astuteness
• gray matter
• rationality
• discernment
• street smarts
• circumspection
• clearheadedness
• judgement
• keenness
• care
• discrimination
• forehandedness
• forethoughtfulness
• penetration
• sapience
• premeditation
• precaution
• rationalness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indiscretion
• imprudence
• idiocy
• stupidity
• foolishness
• shortsightedness
• carelessness
• unreasonableness
• brainlessness
• senselessness
• heedlessness
• half-wittedness

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• indiscretion
• imprudence
• idiocy
• stupidity
• foolishness
• shortsightedness
• carelessness
• unreasonableness
• brainlessness
• senselessness
• heedlessness
• half-wittedness

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