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sagaciousness

noun

Definition of sagaciousnessnext
as in insight
the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a woman of such down-to-earth sagaciousness that she ought to be writing an advice column for the newspaper

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  1. insight
  2. sensitivity
  3. sagacity
Noun
  • Give yourself time to follow the insight before rushing to discuss it.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Also make time for Ian O’Connor’s remembrance, with insights from families of 9/11 victims.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of insight
Noun
  • Each remembers Smith fondly, many with both sympathy for and frustration with his innate sensitivity.
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Finally, China will remain a selective market for Canada, both in terms of sourcing and exports, given sensitivities around national security and overcapacity.
    — Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Anka, a thoughtful conversationalist who shares stories with the sagacity of someone who has lived a fascinating life, is talking about his present.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Dec. 2025
  • With wry sagacity and genial erudition, Mark Usher reminds us that those…classics teach us humility in the face of Nature.
    — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 13 May 2025
Definition of sagacity
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“Sagaciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sagaciousness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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