SENSIBLENESS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

sensibleness

noun

Definition of sensibleness

as in prudence

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity

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Noun

Short-term rates went to 5% and change, Treasury bills paid more than investment grade corporates, and savers who had spent fifteen years being punished for prudence suddenly got paid handsomely for doing nothing.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
In those conditions, United’s prudence makes financial sense.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of prudence

Noun

The Overton window, for some reason, is more open than ever on the AI apocalypse narrative—and the wisdom of crowds is speaking loudly.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
Adrian McElwee, son of the filmmaker Ross McElwee, was such an interesting child, full of precocious wisdom.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of wisdom

Noun

Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

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