Definition of WISENESS

wiseness

Plural: wisenesses

Noun

  • The state or quality of being wise; good judgment.
  • the quality of being prudent and sensible
  • the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
  • The state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.

Examples

  • The WISENESS of her opening strategy was evident in her strong rack position throughout the game.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English wisnesse, from Old English wīsnes (“teaching, wisdom”), equivalent to wise + -ness.

Synonyms

soundness, wisdom

Antonyms

folly, unsoundness

Scrabble Score: 11

wiseness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
wiseness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
wiseness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

wiseness: valid Words With Friends Word