Synonyms of nous

nous

noun

chiefly British

as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

an Oxford don who was long on erudition but a little short on everyday nous

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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