wise Synonyms
Another word for wise
• adjective (Context 1)
Having or showing experience, deep knowledge, and sound judgment.
"It was a sage decision to save money for unexpected emergencies."
• adjective (Context 2)
Aware of or informed about a particular fact or situation (usually followed by 'to').
"The committee soon became aware to the flaw in the proposed budget."
• verb (Context 3)
To become or make someone informed or aware of the truth of a situation (usually followed by 'up').
"Consumers eventually wised up to the misleading advertising claims."
• adjective (Context 4)
Presumptuous, cheeky, or insolently disrespectful in speech or manner.
"The teacher warned the student not to make any more cheeky remarks during class."
• noun (Context 5)
The manner, way, or extent of something (now used chiefly in fixed phrases such as 'in no wise' or 'in like wise').
"The minor delay shall in no manner affect the quality of the final report."
Opposites of wise
The opposite of wise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: