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Synonyms for discerning
dɪˈsɜr nɪŋ, -ˈzɜr-dis·cern·ing
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
discerning
Acute, from the Latin, suggests the sharpness of the needle's point; keen, from the Saxon, the sharpness of the cutting edge. Astute, from the Latin, with the original sense of cunning has come to have a meaning that combines the sense of acute or keen with that of sagacious. The astute mind adds to acuteness and keenness an element of cunning or finesse. The astute debater leads his opponents into a snare by getting them to make admissions, or urge arguments, of which he sees a result that they do not perceive. The acute, keen intellect may take no special advantage of these qualities; the astute mind has always a point to make for itself, and seldom fails to make it. A knowing look, air, etc., in general indicates practical knowledge with a touch of shrewdness, and perhaps of cunning; in regard to some special matter, it indicates the possession of reserved knowledge which the person could impart if he chose. Knowing has often a slightly invidious sense. We speak of a knowing rascal, meaning cunning or shrewd within a narrow range, but of a knowing horse or dog, in the sense of sagacious, implying that he knows more than could be expected of such an animal. A knowing child has more knowledge than would be looked for at his years, perhaps more than is quite desirable, while to speak of a child as intelligent is altogether complimentary.
Synonyms:
acute, astute, clear-sighted, crafty, cunning, discriminating, keen, knowing, penetrating, penetrative, perspicacious, sagacious, sharp, shrewd, subtile, subtleAntonyms:
blind, dull, idiotic, imbecile, shallow, short-sighted, stolid, stupid, undiscerning, unintelligent
Princeton's WordNet
discerningadjective
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
"a discerning critic"; "a discerning reader"
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discreet, apprehensiveAntonyms:
obtuse, unperceiving, purblind, undiscriminating, unperceptive, untactful, uncomprehending, undiscerning, indiscriminating, tactlessdiscerning, discreetadjective
unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic
"a discerning editor"; "a discreet silence"
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discreet, apprehensive, circumspectAntonyms:
indiscriminating, untactful, tactless, uncomprehending, undiscriminating, purblind, unperceiving, obtuse, undiscerning, unperceptiveapprehensive, discerningadjective
quick to understand
"a kind and apprehensive friend"- Nathaniel Hawthorne
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discreet, worried, apprehensiveAntonyms:
undiscriminating, indiscriminating, undiscerning, unperceiving, untactful, purblind, tactless, uncomprehending, unperceptive, obtusediscerningadjective
able to make or detect effects of great subtlety; sensitive
"discerning taste"; "a discerning eye for color"
Synonyms:
discreet, apprehensiveAntonyms:
purblind, unperceiving, undiscriminating, undiscerning, indiscriminating, uncomprehending, tactless, unperceptive, obtuse, untactful
Dictionary of English Synonymes
discerningadjective
Synonyms:
discriminating, knowing, sagacious, perspicacious, judicious, acute, intelligent, ingenious, clear-headed, clear-sighted, keen-sighted, quick-sighted, eagle-eyed, hawk-eyed, argus-eyed
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
discerningadjective
Synonyms:
acute, sharp-sighted, shrewd
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List of paraphrases for "discerning":
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#3091 | sharp | |
#4704 | knowing | |
#5690 | acute | |
#8343 | worried | |
#9217 | keen | |
#9543 | demanding | |
#9840 | subtle | |
#13204 | discreet | |
#14663 | insightful | |
#22283 | penetrating | |
#24948 | discerning | |
#25806 | crafty | |
#26623 | cunning | |
#29124 | discriminating | |
#34018 | astute | |
#43378 | perceptive | |
#43924 | judicious | |
#44318 | shrewd | |
#47106 | apprehensive | |
#102967 | circumspect | |
#127341 | sagacious | |
#135647 | penetrative | |
#206784 | subtile | |
#268563 | perspicacious |
How to use discerning in a sentence?
In a future where a singular religion may unify all, a plea resonates: Please, please, please, be discerning. Not everything deemed righteous in the eyes of humanity aligns with the righteousness of God. A time will come when our steadfast faith will be tested, and we may face adversity for our beliefs. Do not deny your God, for those who seek refuge under His protective shadow will find joy, even amid pain and tribulations.
When discerning the authenticity of someone’s character, listen to everything they aren’t saying.
He who knows other men is discerning; he who knows himself is intelligent...
Shining doesn't always signify gold; sometimes, real gold shines less, while fake gold dazzles with false allure. A common man may blindly choose the fake because of its surface brilliance, forsaking the authentic. However, a discerning man, knowing what he truly seeks, prioritizes quality over mere appeal, recognizing that substance holds greater value than superficial glamour.
Be more discerning with exactly what you are looking for instead of just spraying your resume and praying that someone will see it and hire you.
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