Synonyms for insight
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : in-sahyt |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪnˌsaɪt |
Top 10 synonyms for insight Other synonyms for the word insight
Définition of insight
Origin :- c.1200, innsihht, "sight with the eyes of the mind," mental vision, understanding," from in + sight. Sense shaded into "penetrating understanding into character or hidden nature" (1580s).
- noun intuitiveness, awareness
- With the insight of a kindred temperament he pronounced his verdict.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- He is remarkable for insight to the character of all with whom he has to do.
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- But which was by nature and in fact the superior, no one with the least insight could have doubted.
- Extract from : « Heather and Snow » by George MacDonald
- We forgive his insight, because there is nothing in it Pharisaical.
- Extract from : « A Writer's Recollections (In Two Volumes), Volume II » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
- There is a directness of aim in virtue which gives an insight into vice.
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
- The power depends on the depth of the artist's insight of that object he contemplates.
- Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
- No one can read his writings without acquiring an insight into life.
- Extract from : « Sophist » by Plato
- The same want of insight is apparent in his judgments about art.
- Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
- For Philip's insight, or perhaps his opportunities, had not been equal to Miss Abbott's.
- Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster
- But every insight from this realm of thought is felt as initial, and promises a sequel.
- Extract from : « Essays, Second Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
Antonyms for insight
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