sagacity

Definitions

The quality of being keen in judgment and having foresight.

The ability to make good decisions based on wisdom and experience.

Examples

The elder's sagacity guided the village through the most difficult years of the famine.

It is a testament to her sagacity that she managed to navigate the complex corporate merger without a single error.

He was widely respected for his sagacity and his ability to offer sound advice in times of crisis.

Synonyms

wisdom insight discernment prudence acumen judiciousness perspicacity

Antonyms

folly stupidity ignorance foolishness naivety imprudence shortsightedness