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Synonyms & Antonyms of wise
1
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
- a respected and wise old judge famous for her sensible rulings
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- brainy,
- bright,
- brilliant,
- clever,
- intelligent,
- keen,
- nimble,
- quick,
- quick-witted,
- smart
Near Antonyms for wise
- brainless,
- dumb,
- feebleminded,
- foolish,
- idiotic
- (also idiotical),
- imbecile
- (or imbecilic),
- knuckleheaded,
- moronic,
- silly,
- simple,
- slow,
- slow-witted,
- stupid,
- thoughtless,
- unintelligent,
- witless
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2
having inside information
- they fooled everyone else, but I'd heard them talking and was wise to their true intentions
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3
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
- selling the stock just before it plunged in value was a wise move on your part
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4
making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred
- you wouldn't be so wise if you were the one suffering from hemorrhoids
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5
displaying or marked by rude boldness
- she is competent, but she's always getting wise with the boss
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- arch,
- audacious,
- bold,
- bold-faced,
- brash,
- brassbound,
- brassy,
- brazen,
- brazen-faced,
- cheeky,
- cocksure,
- cocky,
- fresh,
- impertinent,
- impudent,
- insolent,
- nervy,
- sassy,
- saucy
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The first known use of wise was before the 12th century
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