Antonyms for commonsense

Grammar : Adj, noun

Definition of commonsense

Origin : 14c., originally the power of uniting mentally the impressions conveyed by the five physical senses, thus "ordinary understanding, without which one is foolish or insane" (Latin sensus communis, Greek koine aisthesis); meaning "good sense" is from 1726. Also, as an adjective, commonsense.

As in realistic : adj sensible, matter-of-fact
As in commonsensical : adj sensible
As in naturalistic : adj realistic
As in pragmatical : adj realistic
As in true-life : adj realistic
As in unromantic : adj realistic
As in common-sense : adj reasonable
As in down-to-earth : adj reasonable, practical
As in mother wit : noun innate intelligence
As in gumption : noun nerve, initiative

Example sentences :

It was three in the afternoon when Philip left the realms of commonsense.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

But I want to warn you again, Jonathan, that you must use your own commonsense.
Extract from : « The Common Sense of Socialism » by John Spargo

“And we will ask them why they never use their commonsense,” chirped Veronica.
Extract from : « They and I » by Jerome K. Jerome

On the other hand, it can be made a short and commonsense cut to the truth in many cases.
Extract from : « Simon » by J. Storer Clouston

The problem is not one of religion, but of commonsense in economics.
Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Vol. 13 » by Elbert Hubbard

They balanced so perfectly that I had recourse to Commonsense, which told me to abstain.
Extract from : « Tatterdemalion » by John Galsworthy

Yet commonsense can never be sufficient to find the right motor will impulses.
Extract from : « Psychology and Social Sanity » by Hugo Mnsterberg

What, in the name of commonsense, is your estimate of Mrs. Abbott's character?'
Extract from : « The Whirlpool » by George Gissing

May there not be a commonsense, as well as an art, and a science, under the command of sophia?
Extract from : « The Eagle's Nest » by John Ruskin

As long as we have a spark of commonsense left, we are not really in love.
Extract from : « The Clique of Gold » by Emile Gaboriau

Synonyms for commonsense

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