Synonyms for insight
ˈɪnˌsaɪtin·sight

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 2 votes

1. insight

   Sharpness, acuteness, and insight, however keen, and penetration, however deep, fall short of the meaning of acumen, which implies also ability to use these qualities to advantage. There are persons of keen insight and great penetration to whom these powers are practically useless. Acumen is sharpness to some purpose, and belongs to a mind that is comprehensive as well as keen. Cleverness is a practical aptitude for study or learning. Insight and discernment are applied oftenest to the judgment of character; penetration and perspicacity to other subjects of knowledge. Sagacity is an uncultured skill in using quick perceptions for a desired end, generally in practical affairs; acumen may increase with study, and applies to the most erudite matters. Shrewdness is keenness or sagacity, often with a somewhat evil bias, as ready to take advantage of duller intellects. Perspicacity is the power to see clearly through that which is difficult or involved. We speak of the acuteness of an observer or a reasoner, the insight and discernment of a student, a clergyman, or a merchant, the sagacity of a hound, the keenness of a debater, the shrewdness of a usurer, the penetration, perspicacity, and acumen of a philosopher.

   Synonyms:
   acumen, acuteness, cleverness, discernment, keenness, penetration, perspicacity, sagacity, sharpness, shrewdness

   Antonyms:
   bluntness, dulness, obtuseness, stupidity

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. penetration, insightnoun

   clear or deep perception of a situation

   Synonyms:
   perceptiveness, penetration, perceptivity, brainwave, brainstorm, incursion, sixth sense

2. insight, perceptiveness, perceptivitynoun

   a feeling of understanding

   Synonyms:
   perceptiveness, appreciation, penetration, taste, discernment, perceptivity, brainwave, brainstorm, sixth sense

3. insight, brainstorm, brainwavenoun

   the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

   Synonyms:
   perceptiveness, penetration, cortical potential, perceptivity, brainwave, brainstorm, brain wave, sixth sense

4. insight, sixth sensenoun

   grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

   Synonyms:
   penetration, perceptivity, brainstorm, brainwave, sixth sense, perceptiveness

Matched Categories

1. • Intuition
   • Perception
   • Sensibility
   • Understanding

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. insightnoun

   Synonyms:
   deep view, thorough knowledge

2. insightnoun

   Synonyms:
   discernment, penetration, quick perception

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:2.0 / 1 vote

1. insightnoun

   Synonyms:
   discernment

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "insight":

   perspicacity, acumen, intuition, understanding, vision, knowledge, lucidity, overview, hunch, idea, discernment, perspectives, perspective, clear-sightedness, foresight, perception, prospects, far-sightedness

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1. List of known nicknames for "Insight":

   Soloplexus, Andre Todman

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How to use insight in a sentence?

1. Oscar Auliq-Ice:

   Poetry allows readers to step into the shoes of the poet and gain insight into their unique perspective and experiences.

2. Jason Foy:

   She shared the information known to her at the time of Jeffrey Epstein’s death and more importantly, provided truthful insight into the toxic culture, subpar training, staffing shortages, and dysfunctional management of the now closed Metropolitan Correctional Center.

3. Robi Ludwig:

   It's a great opportunity to do something together and to gain insight into the way they think about themselves and the world.

4. Katie Hill:

   President Obama has long said that selecting Joe Biden as Joe Biden running mate in 2008 was one of the best decisions he ever made, president Obama relied on the Vice President's knowledge, insight, and judgment throughout both campaigns and the entire presidency. The two forged a special bond over the last 10 years and remain close today.

5. Vincent Van Gogh:

   If one is the master of one thing and understands one thing well, one has at the same time insight into and understanding of many things.