" perceptiveness "

1: the ability to understand inner qualities or relationships;

  * e.g., " ... the author's keen perceptiveness allows her some unique insights into the lives of real-life heroes "

•  Synonyms : 

•  discernment,

•  insight,

•  perception,

•  perceptivity,

•  sagaciousness,

•  sagacity,

•  sageness,

•  sapience,

•  wisdom

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences;

  * e.g., " ... a drama critic who was much respected for the perceptiveness of his critical observations "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acuity,

•  acuteness,

•  delicacy,

•  keenness,

•  perceptivity,

•  sensitiveness,

•  sensitivity,

•  sharpness

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

1: able to sense slight impressions or differences;

  * e.g., " ... due to their ability to rotate their ears, cats are very perceptive when it comes to pinpointing the source of a sound "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acute,

•  delicate,

•  fine,

•  keen,

•  quick,

•  sensitive,

•  sharp

•  Antonyms : 

•  unperceptive,

•  unwise

2: having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge;

  * e.g., " ... a perceptive therapist was able to discover what was really troubling the youth "

•  Synonyms : 

•  discerning,

•  insightful,

•  prudent,

•  sagacious,

•  sage,

•  sapient,

•  wise

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)