Synonyms for
Discernment
Definition
The ability to judge well.
Synonyms & similar words
understanding
sagacity
sagaciousness
apprehension
judgment
judgement
savvy
appreciation
perceptiveness
taste
discretion
judgment
perception
insight
wisdom
understanding
acumen
discrimination
perspicacity
keenness
sharpness
intelligence
astuteness
penetration
discerning
discriminating
sagacity
shrewdness
perceptiveness
reasoning
conclusion
Example sentences
- His discernment told him that the deal was too good to be true.
- She showed great discernment in choosing the right outfit for the occasion.
- The teacher's discernment helped her identify the students who needed extra help.
- The detective used his discernment to solve the case.
- Her discernment helped her make the right decision at the right time.
Quotes
Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. It is knowing the difference between right and almost right. - Charles H. Spurgeon
Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between right and wrong; rather it is telling the difference between right and almost right. - Charles H. Spurgeon
Discernment is the son of good judgment and the father of good luck. - Benjamin Franklin