Wiseness

Wise  (wz), Stephen Samuel 1874-1949.

Hungarian-born American religious leader who was an ardent Zionist and founded the World Jewish Congress (1936).

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wise ¹  (wz)

adj. wis·er, wis·est

1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader.

2.

a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision.

b. Shrewd; crafty.

3. Having great learning; erudite.

4. Provided with information; informed. Used with to: was wise to the politics of the department.

5. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent.

Phrasal Verb:

wise up Slang

To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated.

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[Middle English, from Old English ws; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

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wisely adv.

wiseness n.

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wise ²  (wz)

n.

Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.

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[Middle English, from Old English wse; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	wiseness - the quality of being prudent and sensible soundness, wisdom goodness, good - that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization" advisability - the quality of being advisable; "they questioned the advisability of our policy" reasonableness - goodness of reason and judgment; "the judiciary is built on the reasonableness of judges"
	2.	wiseness - the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight wisdom trait - a distinguishing feature of your personal nature judiciousness, sagaciousness, sagacity - the trait of forming opinions by distinguishing and evaluating knowledgeability, knowledgeableness, initiation - wisdom as evidenced by the possession of knowledge; "his knowledgeability impressed me"; "his dullness was due to lack of initiation" statecraft, statesmanship, diplomacy - wisdom in the management of public affairs discernment, discretion - the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment"