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Definitions of commonsense word
- noun commonsense sound practical judgment that is independent of specialized knowledge, training, or the like; normal native intelligence. 1
- noun commonsense Exhibiting or using common sense. 1
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Origin of commonsense
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; translation of Latin sēnsus commūnis, itself translation of Greek koinḕ aísthēsis
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Parts of speech for Commonsense
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commonsense popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
commonsense usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for commonsense
adj commonsense
- astute — If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- down-to-earth — practical and realistic: a down-to-earth person.
- judicious — using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic: judicious use of one's money.
- levelheaded — having common sense and sound judgment; sensible.
noun commonsense
- shrewdness — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- resourcefulness — able to deal skillfully and promptly with new situations, difficulties, etc.
- acumen — keenness and quickness in understanding and dealing with a situation; shrewdness
- savvy — experienced, knowledgable, and well-informed; shrewd (often used in combination): consumers who are savvy about prices; a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
- cleverness — mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able.
Antonyms for commonsense
adj commonsense
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- impractical — not practical or useful.
- insane — not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
- unsound — not sound; unhealthy, diseased, or disordered, as the body or mind.
- unreasonable — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
noun commonsense
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- inanity — lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.
- idleness — the quality, state, or condition of being lazy, inactive, or idle: His lack of interest in the larger world and his consummate idleness were the causes of their dreadful divorce.
- indolence — the quality or state of being indolent.
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
Top questions with commonsense
- what is commonsense?
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