English dictionary
discernment
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the trait of judging wisely and objectively
noun
- the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations
noun
- perception of that which is obscure
noun
- delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)
noun
- the cognitive condition of someone who understands
Example sentences
a man of discernment
arrogance and lack of taste contributed to his rapid success
to ask at that particular time was the ultimate in bad taste
he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect