" knowingness "

1: exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters;

  * e.g., " ... all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acumen,

•  astuteness,

•  caginess,

•  canniness,

•  clear-sightedness,

•  foxiness,

•  hardheadedness,

•  intelligence,

•  keenness,

•  sharpness,

•  shrewdness,

•  wit

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: having inside information;

  * e.g., " ... exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation "

•  Synonyms : 

•  hip,

•  wise

•  Antonyms : 

•  unknowing

2: having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment;

  * e.g., " ... knowing movie producers do not invest their own money in their risky ventures "

•  Synonyms : 

•  astute,

•  canny,

•  clear-eyed,

•  clear-sighted,

•  hard-boiled,

•  hardheaded,

•  heady,

•  savvy,

•  sharp,

•  sharp-witted,

•  shrewd,

•  smart

•  Antonyms : 

•  unknowing

3: made, given, or done with full awareness of what one is doing;

  * e.g., " ... a knowing waiver of his rights "

•  Synonyms : 

•  conscious,

•  deliberate,

•  intended,

•  intentional,

•  purposeful,

•  purposive,

•  set,

•  voluntary,

•  willed,

•  willful,

•  witting

•  Antonyms : 

•  nondeliberate,

•  nonpurposive,

•  unintentional