sagacity

[US]/sə'gæsɪtɪ/
[UK]/sə'gæsəti/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. acuteness of mental discernment and soundness of judgment; wisdom; keen perception

Example Sentences

It required a statesman’s foresight and sagacity to make the decision.

Sagacity , unlike cleverness, usually increases with age.

His sagacity in decision-making impressed everyone in the company.

The professor's sagacity in analyzing complex theories is unmatched.

She demonstrated great sagacity in handling difficult situations.

His sagacity as a leader helped the team overcome many challenges.

The CEO's sagacity guided the company through turbulent times.

Sagacity is a valuable trait in a successful entrepreneur.

The wise old man was known for his sagacity in offering advice.

Her sagacity in negotiations helped secure a favorable deal for the company.

The team leader's sagacity in conflict resolution prevented further misunderstandings.

Sagacity is often a key quality in effective problem-solving.

Real-world Examples

The warlock gloried in his indifference and the sagacity that had produced it.

Source: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

But many lives have been saved by the sagacity and kindness of the Saint Bernard dogs.

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 3

With them, he used his sagacity to complete the task in full sail.

Source: Pan Pan

In spite of myself, my opinion of his sagacity was immeasurably heightened.

Source: The Mystery of Styles Court

" I do believe your sagacity did not deceive you; for some such thing occurred" !

Source: The Last of the Mohicans (Part One)

As for the bargain, it was wrinkled slyness and craft pitted against native truth and sagacity.

Source: Seven-angled Tower (Part 1)

Bears evince great sagacity as mountaineers, but although they are tireless and enterprising travelers they seldom cross the range.

Source: The Mountains of California (Part 1)

On June 15, 2023, the renowned novelist Hong Yuzi showcased the phenomenon known as the " collective sagacity" in a thought-provoking narrative.

Source: 202323

One possible reason for this youth's sagacity could lie in the cultural shift away from these behaviours – something they can thank their forebears for.

Source: BBC Learning English (official version)

No one ever had more ample materials for the discrimination of the species, or could have worked on them with more zeal and sagacity.

Source: On the Origin of Species

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