Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom. It refers to the ability to make good judgments and decisions based on deep understanding and experience. 2. Keen mental discernment and acuity. It implies the intellectual ability to understand complex matters and perceive the true nature of things.

Usage

"Sagacity" is a formal noun used to describe a high level of wisdom and practical intelligence. It is often attributed to individuals, such as leaders, judges, or elders, whose advice is valued due to their experience and insight.

Examples

• The old professor was respected not just for his knowledge, but for his sagacity in guiding young researchers.
• Her sagacity in business matters helped the company navigate the economic crisis successfully.
• The fable of the crow using pebbles to raise the water level in a pitcher is a story about animal sagacity.

Advanced Usage

• "Sagacity of": Used to specify the domain in which wisdom is shown.
  • He was known for his sagacity of judgment in difficult legal cases.
• "With sagacity": An adverbial phrase describing how an action is performed.
  • The diplomat handled the sensitive negotiations with great sagacity.

Variants and Related Words

• Sagacious (adjective): Possessing or showing sagacity.
  • A sagacious investor who avoided the market bubble.
• Sagaciously (adverb): In a sagacious manner.
  • She sagaciously predicted the outcome years in advance.

Synonyms

• Wisdom: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
• Discernment: The ability to judge well.
• Acumen: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain (e.g., business acumen).
• Judiciousness: Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
• Perspicacity: The quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness.

Antonyms

• Foolishness
• Stupidity
• Imprudence
• Shortsightedness

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "The sagacity of age": A phrase referring to the wisdom that is believed to come with long life experience.
  • We should listen to him; he speaks with the sagacity of age.
• "To show sagacity": To demonstrate wise judgment.
  • In choosing a diverse team, the manager showed great sagacity.

Noun

1. the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating
2. the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations