Synonyms of worldliness

worldliness

noun

as in sophistication

Related Words

• sophistication
• skepticism
• incredulity
• distrust
• wariness
• mistrust
• uncertainty
• suspiciousness
• suspicion
• doubt
• misdoubt

Dissimilar Words

• naïveté
• credulity
• gullibility
• unworldliness
• simplicity
• simpleness
• artlessness
• credulousness
• belief
• naiveness
• faith
• credibility
• trust
• unsophistication
• unwariness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of worldliness

Built on plinths high above the ground, these are showcases of worldliness. — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

For all this worldliness, however, Church at 200 remains a distinctly American figure. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026

Ines is a little dazzled by the older girl’s seeming worldliness and Hanna shows big-sisterly fondness for Ines, making her, along with her diary, the repository of her secrets. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 May 2026

At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid. — Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Played by Matarazzo, whose curly hair and relative worldliness help to cement the Jonah Hill of it all, Jack is struggling to enjoy what are supposed to be the best years of his life. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026

For the designer, worldliness and intellectualism go hand in hand. — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

The Academy’s recent efforts to diversify by inviting more international members into the fold have also unmistakably boosted the worldliness of the tastes on display at the Oscars ceremony. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026

Instead, starting at age 11, Connor was chaperoned by coach and mechanic Gary Willis and developed a unique sense of independence and worldliness as a result of his travels. — Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026