KNOWINGNESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

knowingness

noun

Definition of knowingness

as in intelligence

exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation

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Recent Examples of knowingness As with this trilogy’s previous installment, Depardon here depicts the hardships ofthe modern farmer with empathy but also a wry knowingness regarding the changing of the times. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026 At other times, the writers’ knowingness was fed by rage. — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The Mineral Fire broke out near Iowa Hill Road and had been mapped at 2 acres by a Cal Fire intelligence aircraft.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Kao is widely regarded within Indian intelligence circles as a formative figure in the country’s espionage apparatus, with successive R&AW chiefs having credited his strategic approach.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

Laced with Horgan’s signature combination of unsparing honesty and sparkling wit, Youth is a fleet and frisky reminder that growing into yourself is a lifelong endeavor.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
What follows is a modern picaresque journey, in which a clever underdog has to rely on her wit and wiles to survive a corrupt and perilous world.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of wit

Noun

Lee’s transpacific perspective has given him a unique insight into the challenges that global companies face in realizing AI’s potential.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Regularly revisiting these assessments as teams evolve can provide valuable insights into how dynamics shift over time and ensure that teams remain balanced and high-performing.

— Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of insight

Noun

Here, in this image of an ingenious skidding kitten—in both its brutality and its beautiful, dumb, playful resilience—lies the wisdom of Marcon’s art.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Increasingly, though, designers are reconsidering the wisdom of presenting a completely new offering each season, considering the sustainability implications involved and the costs of sampling.

— Emily Chan, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of wisdom

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