Common Sense Synonyms and Antonyms

Reasonable
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. sensible
  2. rational
  3. sound
Antonyms:
  1. unreasonable
  2. foolish
  3. insane
  4. unsensible
  5. unsound
  6. impractical
The ability to make sensible decisions
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. judgment
  2. sense
  3. wisdom
  4. gumption
  5. horse sense

Words Related to Common Sense

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Common Sense Sentence Examples

  • When the common sense fairy smacks you upside the head, you know where to find me.

  • This is a good, common-sense safety move that applies to any apartment search.

  • I considered telling her the tipster was ill and out of service for a few days but common sense dictated that doing so might encourage someone to commit a crime in the tipster's absence.

  • Despite the sobering statistics on identity theft, there are many common-sense ways to prevent identity theft.

  • Remember, however, to always use common sense.

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