wisdom

Universal Words noun [U] 1 the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have: a woman of great wisdom * words of wisdom 2 ~ of sth / of doing sth how sensible sth is: I question the wisdom of giving a child so much money. 3 the knowledge that a society or culture has gained over a long period of time: the collective wisdom of the Native American people IDIOMS conventional / received wisdom the view or belief that most people hold: Conventional wisdom has it that riots only ever happen in cities. in his / her / its, etc. (infinite) wisdom used when you are saying that you do not understand why sb has done sth: The government in its wisdom has decided to support the ban. moreatPEARL