sensibleness

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sensibleness

A person demonstrates sensibleness by carefully reading a product manual before assembling a new bookshelf.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality of being reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment: Sensibleness refers to the characteristic of having or showing sound sense, rationality, and a practical approach to situations. It implies a level of wisdom and appropriateness in thought and action.

Usage

Sensibleness is used to describe a person's character, a decision, an argument, or a course of action. It is a formal or semi-formal term that highlights the presence of common sense and logical thinking. - It is often used in contexts discussing personal qualities, management, or planning. - It is typically an uncountable noun.

Examples
  • The sensibleness of her financial advice saved the company from bankruptcy.
  • I admire the sensibleness with which he handled the family crisis.
  • The plan was praised for its sheer sensibleness and attention to detail.
  • His proposal lacked sensibleness and was quickly dismissed by the committee.
Advanced Usage
  • "A model of sensibleness": Used to describe someone or something that perfectly exemplifies reasonable and practical behavior.
    • In a time of panic, the captain remained a model of sensibleness.
  • "An air of sensibleness": Suggests that someone projects or appears to have this quality.
    • Despite her youth, she carried an air of sensibleness that reassured her clients.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sensible (adj): Having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment.
    • She made a very sensible decision.
  • Sensibly (adv): In a sensible or reasonable manner.
    • He sensibly chose to save his money.
Synonyms
  • Reasonableness: The quality of being based on good sense.
  • Prudence: The quality of being cautious and having good judgment for the future.
  • Wisdom: The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
  • Practicality: The quality of being suited for real-world use or action.
Antonyms
  • Foolishness: Lack of good sense or judgment.
  • Irrationality: The quality of not being logical or reasonable.
  • Imprudence: Lack of caution or wisdom in practical affairs.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "To see the sensibleness of something": To recognize or understand the logic and practicality of a plan or idea.
    • Once he explained it, I could see the sensibleness of his approach.
  • "A voice of sensibleness": A person or opinion that represents a reasonable and practical viewpoint, often in contrast to more extreme views.
    • Amidst the heated debate, her calm analysis was a welcome voice of sensibleness.
sensibleness

A person demonstrates sensibleness by carefully reading a product manual before assembling a new bookshelf.

Noun
  1. the quality of showing good sense or practical judgment