What is a concise definition of the term, "common sense".?

Answer 1

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sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts

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common sense
One entry found for common sense.


Entry Word: common sense

Function: noun

Text:

the ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters

Synonyms:

discreetness, discretion, horse sense, levelheadedness, prudence, sense, sensibleness, wisdom, wit

Related Words:

street smarts; farsightedness, foresight, foresightedness, judgment (or judgement); brains, gray matter, intelligence; logicalness, practicality, rationality; discernment, discrimination, insight, sagacity, sapience; acumen, astuteness, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, shrewdness; care, caution, circumspection, precaution, premeditation

Near Antonyms:

shortsightedness; brainlessness, foolishness, idiocy, senselessness, stupidity; carelessness, heedlessness

Antonyms:

imprudence, indiscretion

Answer 2

Though common sense is uncommonly rare at times, see if you are happy with the following definition.

Common sense refers to actions or conclusions that need no or little thought because these actions or conclusions arise naturally from the situation:

flat tire? change tire or fix it!
out of toilet paper, buy more or put a new roll in!
need to go out but it is raining? use an umbrella!
bored? do something!
hungry? eat food!

etc

Answer 3

Knowing what is right and what is wrong and applying that knowledge to the situation at hand.

Answer 4

Logical thinking.

Answer 5

Sound judgment not based on specialized knowledge; native good judgment.

Answer 6

Knowing what is obvious.