Sensibleness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl/ sen·si·ble

Meaning & Definition of Sensibleness

Sensibleness (adjective)

  1. having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason, rational, reasonable
  2. designed for practical ends (such as comfort) rather than for appearance
  3. of a kind to be felt or perceived

Sensibleness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

    "proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity"

    similar: common sense, discreetness, discretion, gumption (chiefly dialect), horse sense, levelheadedness, nous (chiefly British), policy, prudence, sense, wisdom, wit
    related: street smarts, farsightedness, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethoughtfulness, judgment, brains, gray matter, intelligence, logicality, logicalness, practicality, rationality, rationalness, discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience, acumen, astuteness, clearheadedness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness, care, caution, circumspection, precaution, premeditation
    opposite: imprudence, indiscretion
    near: shortsightedness, brainlessness, foolishness, half-wittedness, idiocy, senselessness, stupidity, carelessness, heedlessness, unreasonableness

Related Entry: Sensible (adjective)

Sensible is a different word from Sensibleness. The synonyms below are for sensible, not for sensibleness.

  1. based on sound reasoning or information

    "a sensible decision to delay marriage until they knew one another better"

    similar: commonsense, commonsensible, commonsensical, firm, good, hard, informed, just, justified, levelheaded, logical, rational, reasonable, reasoned, sober, solid, valid, well-founded
    related: actual, real, true, certain, sure, certified, validated, verified, confirmed, corroborated, substantiated, cogent, convincing, colorable, credible, plausible
    opposite: groundless, illogical, invalid, irrational, nonrational, nonsensical, nonvalid, unfounded, uninformed, unjustified, unreasonable, unreasoned, unsound
    near: unsubstantiated, unsupported, unwarranted, flimsy, implausible, unconvincing, weak, fallacious, false, misguided, misled

  2. according to the rules of logic

    "this is the only sensible conclusion"

    similar: analytic, coherent, consequent, good, logical, rational, reasonable, sound, valid, well-founded, well-grounded
    related: a posteriori, a priori, syllogistic, cognitive, empirical, defendable, defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable, sustainable, tenable
    opposite: illegitimate, illogical, incoherent, inconsequent, inconsequential, invalid, irrational, unreasonable, unsound, weak
    near: casuistic, eristic, fallacious, misleading, sophistic, specious, unarticulated, unscientific, absurd, cockeyed, crazy, daffy, fatuous, half-baked, half-witted, harebrained, insane, loony, mad, nonsensical, nutty, preposterous, simpleminded, stupid, weak-minded, witless, senseless, thoughtless, uncompelling, unconvincing

  3. able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind

    "a sensible change in temperature"

    similar: appreciable, apprehensible, detectable, discernible, distinguishable, palpable, perceptible
    related: audible, observable, tangible, visible, clear, conspicuous, evident, eye-catching, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain, ponderable, prominent, striking, apparent, distinct, identifiable, significant, straightforward
    opposite: impalpable, imperceptible, inappreciable, indistinguishable, insensible, undetectable
    near: inaudible, intangible, invisible, inconspicuous, indistinct, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, faint, insignificant, slight, trivial, buried, concealed, covert, disguised, hidden, obscure, shrouded, vague

  4. having specified facts or feelings actively impressed on the mind

    "sensible of the shift in attitude by the general public on the issue"

    similar: alive, apprehensive, aware, cognizant, conscious, mindful, sentient, ware, witting
    related: alert, attentive, careful, cautious, heedful, observant, open-eyed, regardful, safe, vigilant, wary, watchful, wide-awake, hyperaware, hyperconscious
    opposite: insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting
    near: careless, heedless, inattentive, incautious, mindless, unguarded, unheeding, unwary

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sensibleness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sensibleness:

Chiefly dialect: gumption
Chiefly British: nous
common sense, discreetness, discretion, horse sense, levelheadedness, policy, prudence, sense, wisdom, wit

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Sensibleness

Words with the opposite meaning of Sensibleness:

imprudence, indiscretion

Related Words for Sensibleness

street smarts, farsightedness, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethoughtfulness, judgment, brains, gray matter, intelligence, logicality, logicalness, practicality, rationality, rationalness, discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience, acumen, astuteness, clearheadedness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness, care, caution, circumspection

Near Antonyms of Sensibleness

shortsightedness, brainlessness, foolishness, half-wittedness, idiocy, senselessness, stupidity, carelessness, heedlessness, unreasonableness

Word Forms of Sensibleness

Derived words: sensibleness (noun), sensibly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Sensibleness

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sensibilis, from sensus, past participle of sentire to feel

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sensibleness

What does "Sensibleness" mean?

"Sensibleness" means having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason, rational, reasonable. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason, rational, reasonable.

What is another word for "Sensibleness"?

Other words for "Sensibleness" include common sense, discreetness, discretion, gumption, horse sense, levelheadedness, nous and policy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sensibleness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sensibleness"?

There are 44 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sensibleness". Common alternatives include common sense, discreetness, discretion, gumption, horse sense, levelheadedness, nous, policy, prudence and sense.

What is the opposite of "Sensibleness"?

Antonyms of "Sensibleness" include imprudence and indiscretion. Near antonyms include shortsightedness, brainlessness, foolishness and half-wittedness.

How do you use "Sensibleness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sensibleness" in a sentence: "proud of their teenage daughter's unfailing sensibleness and maturity".

Is "Sensibleness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sensibleness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sensibleness"?

"Sensibleness" is pronounced /ˈsen(t)-sə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as sen·si·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Sensibleness"?

"Sensibleness" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin sensibilis, from sensus, past participle of sentire to feel. First known use: 14th century.