Synonym Dictionary

Sharpness of perception, thought, or a sense such as vision.

Skillful and effective, especially in a difficult situation.

Giving careful attention or showing thoughtful concern for another person's needs.

Intellectual and focused on thought rather than emotion.

Mental activity involved in knowing, thinking, perceiving, or remembering.

To exchange thoughts or information through conversation.

A departure from the main subject or line of thought.

A stated principle or body of beliefs guiding an organization or field.

Foolish in a smug or thoughtless way.

Clear, sharp, and perceptive in thought or expression.

Showing too little concern for the needs, rights, or feelings of others.

Arising naturally without deliberate thought or conscious planning.

Relating to thought, understanding, or the exercise of the mind.

Inclined to examine one's own thoughts and feelings.

Showing careful thought and sound judgment.

A political tradition emphasizing individual freedom, civil liberties, and openness to reform.

Casual or informal in manner, sometimes to the point of seeming dismissive.

Reasoned inquiry into fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, values, and how to live.

Very deep, intense, or showing considerable understanding.

Reluctant to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts.

A state of pleasant, dreamy thought.

Preoccupied with one's own thoughts, concerns, or interests.

A feeling, attitude, or opinion, especially one shared or expressed about a subject.

Showing attentive concern or care, sometimes excessively.