sagacity

noun
UK: /səˈɡæsəti/
US: /səˈɡæsəti/

  1. The quality of being wise and showing good judgment.

    1. Her sagacity helped the company to avoid many mistakes.
    2. The CEO demonstrated remarkable sagacity in handling the crisis, earning respect.

  2. The ability to understand difficult situations and make good decisions.

    1. His sagacity guided us.
    2. We need someone with sagacity to navigate these complex political issues effectively.

Synonyms

wisdom insight discernment intelligence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "sagacity" in English means: The quality of being wise and showing good judgment., The ability to understand difficult situations and make good decisions..

The phonetic transcription of "sagacity" is /səˈɡæsəti/ in British English and /səˈɡæsəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sagacity": wisdom, insight, discernment, intelligence.

Example usage of "sagacity": "Her sagacity helped the company to avoid many mistakes.". More examples on the page.