Definition of WISENESS

wiseness

Meanings

Plural: wisenesses

Noun

  • 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.

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

Words With Friends Score: 12

wiseness is a valid Words With Friends word