Synonyms for
Judgment
Definition
the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions
Synonyms & similar words
legalopinion
soundjudgment
sagacity
judgement
sagaciousness
soundjudgement
mind
judging
assessment
perspicacity
discernment
opinion
judicialdecision
discernment
perception
wisdom
insight
understanding
cognition
reasoning
conclusion
decision
verdict
evaluation
assessment
appraisal
estimate
opinion
view
belief
conviction
discrimination
taste
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a judgment
- exercise judgment
- good judgment
- poor judgment
- final judgment
- sound judgment
- render judgment
- judgment call
Word family
Usage note
Often used in legal contexts ('court judgment') or to describe the ability to make wise decisions ('good judgment'). Be mindful of 'judgmental' which implies being overly critical.
Example sentences
- The teacher used her judgment to decide which book to read to the class.
- I trust my friend's judgment when it comes to picking out clothes.
- The restaurant received a bad judgment from the food critic.
- The coach's judgment was questioned when he made a controversial call during the game.
- The politician's judgment was called into question after his scandalous actions were revealed.
Quotes
Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment. - Rita Mae Brown
In judging others, folks will work overtime for no pay. - Charles Edwin Carruthers
Be curious, not judgmental. - Walt Whitman