Knowingness and Slyness

Knowingness

Knowingness noun - Exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters.
Usage example: all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation

Slyness and knowingness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Slyness" instead a noun "Knowingness".

Slyness

Slyness noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

Knowingness and slyness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knowingness" instead a noun "Slyness".

Nearby Words: sly, slyly
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