in´sight´less

in´sight´less
in|sight «IHN SYT», noun.
1. a viewing of the inside or inner parts (of something) with understanding: »

Take the machine apart and get an insight into how it works.

2. wisdom and understanding in dealing with people or with facts: »

We study science to gain insight into the world we live in.

3. Psychology. a) the relatively sudden awareness of a solution. b) understanding of oneself.
4. Psychiatry. a patient's recognition and understanding of his condition.
–in´sight´less, adjective.
Synonym Study 2 Insight, discernment, penetration mean ability to understand people or things. Insight implies both the power to see deeply and sympathetic understanding: »

Good teachers have insight into the problems of students.

Discernment emphasizes the power to make accurate judgments: »

He shows discernment in selecting employees.

Penetration emphasizes the ability to go deeply into things and to see fine distinctions and relations: »

The detective's solution of the mystery required many hours of thoughtful penetration.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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