insight

noun

in·sight ˈin-ˌsīt How to pronounce insight (audio)

: the power or act of seeing into a situation : penetration

: the act or result of apprehending the inner nature of things or of seeing intuitively

Example Sentences

… I had a big insight and a little insight about the book.

Rust Hills, Esquire, April 1973 … realizing this gave me no insight into how to correct it.

Bartley McSwine, Change, May–June 1971 … might well offer fresh insights as to the character and extent of the social adaptation involved.

George C. Barker, ETC, Summer 1945 He is a leader of great insight. The author analyzes the problem with remarkable insight. I had a sudden insight. Her book provides us with fresh new insights into this behavior. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Another reason why Robinhood launched the index was to provide its customers with insight into what their fellow investors are doing, according to Mr. Quirk.

Alexander Osipovich, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 That also might partly explain why Penrose is leaving, and why McDonald’s appointed new directors with fresh insight.

Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Sam Adeyemi is Principal Consultant, Sam Adeyemi GLC Inc., a global leadership consultancy with specialist insight on developing economies.

Sam Adeyemi, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Here are a few observations from the workout with insight from post-practice interviews.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 29 July 2022 The superstar singer posted an ethereal photo of herself upon a see-through horse on her verified Instagram account Thursday, captioned with some insight.

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 30 June 2022 With that insight in mind, Abolafia-Rosenzweig and his colleagues developed an experimental tool for predicting, at the end of April, how much land in the West will burn between June and September.

Maddie Stone, Washington Post, 27 June 2022 Many pandemic baby parents described feeling like they’ve been trapped in their own, chaotic world for the past two-plus years, with little insight into how their children compare developmentally.

USA Today, 9 June 2022 Dissatisfied with that insight, Gessen calls up Tudge directly and asks for advice on the right way to parent.

Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2022 See More

insight

noun

as in wisdom

the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a therapist with real insight into people's personalities

Synonyms & Similar Words

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wisdom
understanding
sensitivity
perception
perceptivity
perceptiveness
discernment
intellect
intelligence
sagacity
sense
brilliance
wit
sapience
appreciation
power
acumen
comprehension
perspicacity
sagaciousness
astuteness
grasp
acuity
reason
penetration
apprehension
sageness
sanity
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keenness
brightness
judgment
logic
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mentality
prudence
gray matter
clear-sightedness
cleverness
canniness
smartness
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judgement
discrimination
rationality
judiciousness
braininess
brain(s)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

obtuseness
density
idiocy
folly
stupidity
dullness
foolishness
dulness
irrationality
silliness
simplemindedness
illogic
madness
insanity
unreasonableness
mindlessness
imbecility
unsoundness
lunacy
craziness
witlessness
simpleness
senselessness
brainlessness
zaniness
preposterousness

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of insight are acumen, discernment, discrimination, penetration, and perception. While all these words mean "a power to see what is not evident to the average mind," insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy.

a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless

While in some cases nearly identical to insight, acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment.

a director of reliable box-office acumen

Although the words discernment and insight have much in common, discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art).

the discernment to know true friends

In some situations, the words discrimination and insight are roughly equivalent. However, discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent.

the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music

The words penetration and insight can be used in similar contexts, but penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial.

lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles

While the synonyms perception and insight are close in meaning, perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling).

a novelist of keen perception into human motives

单词	insight
释义	insight noun in·sight ˈin-ˌsīt 1 : the power or act of seeing into a situation : penetration 2 : the act or result of apprehending the inner nature of things or of seeing intuitively Synonyms discernment perception perceptiveness perceptivity sagaciousness sagacity sageness sapience wisdom See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences … I had a big insight and a little insight about the book. Rust Hills, Esquire, April 1973 … realizing this gave me no insight into how to correct it. Bartley McSwine, Change, May–June 1971 … might well offer fresh insights as to the character and extent of the social adaptation involved. George C. Barker, ETC, Summer 1945 He is a leader of great insight. The author analyzes the problem with remarkable insight. I had a sudden insight. Her book provides us with fresh new insights into this behavior. See More Recent Examples on the Web Another reason why Robinhood launched the index was to provide its customers with insight into what their fellow investors are doing, according to Mr. Quirk. Alexander Osipovich, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 That also might partly explain why Penrose is leaving, and why McDonald’s appointed new directors with fresh insight. Lila Maclellan, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Sam Adeyemi is Principal Consultant, Sam Adeyemi GLC Inc., a global leadership consultancy with specialist insight on developing economies. Sam Adeyemi, Forbes, 10 Aug. 2022 Here are a few observations from the workout with insight from post-practice interviews. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 29 July 2022 The superstar singer posted an ethereal photo of herself upon a see-through horse on her verified Instagram account Thursday, captioned with some insight. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 30 June 2022 With that insight in mind, Abolafia-Rosenzweig and his colleagues developed an experimental tool for predicting, at the end of April, how much land in the West will burn between June and September. Maddie Stone, Washington Post, 27 June 2022 Many pandemic baby parents described feeling like they’ve been trapped in their own, chaotic world for the past two-plus years, with little insight into how their children compare developmentally. USA Today, 9 June 2022 Dissatisfied with that insight, Gessen calls up Tudge directly and asks for advice on the right way to parent. Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition insight noun in·sight ˈin-ˌsīt 1 : the ability to understand a person or a situation very clearly 2 : the understanding of the truth of a situation Medical Definition insight noun in·sight ˈin-ˌsīt 1 : understanding or awareness of one's mental or emotional state or condition 2 : immediate and clear understanding (as seeing the solution to a problem or the means to reaching a goal) that takes place without recourse to overt trial-and-error behavior insight noun as in wisdom the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships a therapist with real insight into people's personalities Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wisdom understanding sensitivity perception perceptivity perceptiveness discernment intellect intelligence sagacity sense brilliance wit sapience appreciation power acumen comprehension perspicacity sagaciousness astuteness grasp acuity reason penetration apprehension sageness sanity foresight keenness brightness judgment logic percipience mentality prudence gray matter clear-sightedness cleverness canniness smartness foresightedness judgement discrimination rationality judiciousness braininess brain(s) Antonyms & Near Antonyms obtuseness density idiocy folly stupidity dullness foolishness dulness irrationality silliness simplemindedness illogic madness insanity unreasonableness mindlessness imbecility unsoundness lunacy craziness witlessness simpleness senselessness brainlessness zaniness preposterousness See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of insight are acumen, discernment, discrimination, penetration, and perception. While all these words mean "a power to see what is not evident to the average mind," insight suggests depth of discernment coupled with understanding sympathy. a documentary providing insight into the plight of the homeless While in some cases nearly identical to insight, acumen implies characteristic penetration combined with keen practical judgment. a director of reliable box-office acumen Although the words discernment and insight have much in common, discernment stresses accuracy (as in reading character or motives or appreciating art). the discernment to know true friends In some situations, the words discrimination and insight are roughly equivalent. However, discrimination stresses the power to distinguish and select what is true or appropriate or excellent. the discrimination that develops through listening to a lot of great music The words penetration and insight can be used in similar contexts, but penetration implies a searching mind that goes beyond what is obvious or superficial. lacks the penetration to see the scorn beneath their friendly smiles While the synonyms perception and insight are close in meaning, perception implies quick and often sympathetic discernment (as of shades of feeling). a novelist of keen perception into human motives
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