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judgment

[juhj-muhnt] / ˈdʒʌdʒ mənt /
NOUN
common sense
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acumen awareness common sense experience intelligence intuition knowledge perception prudence reasoning sense understanding wisdom
STRONG
acuteness apprehension astuteness brains capacity comprehension discernment discrimination genius grasp incisiveness ingenuity keenness mentality penetration perspicacity quickness range rationality reach readiness reason sagacity sanity sapience savvy sharpness shrewdness sophistication soundness taste wit
WEAK
percipience
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance inability ineptness stupidity
STRONG
misunderstanding unsoundness
WEAK
inanity indecision misjudgment
NOUN
decision about blame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis appraisal assessment award belief conclusion conviction decree determination evaluation finding idea inquiry observation opinion order resolution result review ruling scrutiny sentence verdict view
STRONG
appreciation arbitration contemplation deduction estimate estimation examination exploration inference inquest inquisition inspection pursuit quest reconnaissance regard report research search sifting summary
WEAK
assaying close study probing weigh-in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accusation answer beginning start
STRONG
disregard ignorance neglect
WEAK
inanity indecision misjudgment stupidity
NOUN
doom, fate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
punishment
STRONG
affliction castigation chastisement correction damnation infliction manifestation misfortune mortification retribution visitation
Antonyms
WEAK
ignorance inanity indecision misjudgment stupidity

Example Sentences

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The Court has the power, which has traditionally be reserved for emergency situations, to issue temporary orders while the case itself awaits final judgment.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

According to the historian, “so great was McLean’s judgment, temperament, and fair-mindedness” that National League officials agreed to his demand to be paid $5 a game—unheard of at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

A judgment made in 2023, published in February 2025, said Albon had applied to be named on the birth certificate of another child and wanted its surname changed to match his.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He tells that story as a reminder not to rush to judgment.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

If I joined the club, no one in my family would pass judgment.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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