It appears that one officer present knew of the unwisdom of the course adopted, but he was so junior that he did not dare to tell his superiors about it (Norbert Wiener).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Wis|dom — «WIHZ duhm», noun. 1. knowledge and good judgment based on experience; being wise. SYNONYM(S): sagacity, sapience. 2. wise conduct; wise words: »His wisdom guided us. SYNONYM(S): prudence, discretion. 3. scholarly knowledge: »Moses was learned in … Useful english dictionary
wis|dom — «WIHZ duhm», noun. 1. knowledge and good judgment based on experience; being wise. SYNONYM(S): sagacity, sapience. 2. wise conduct; wise words: »His wisdom guided us. SYNONYM(S): prudence, discretion. 3. scholarly knowledge: »Moses was learned in … Useful english dictionary
dom — dom·beya; dom·dan·iel; dom·er; dom·ic; dom·i·cil·able; dom·i·cil·i·ate; dom·i·nance; dom·i·nant·ly; dom·i·nate; dom·i·nat·ing·ly; dom·i·nation; dom·i·na·tive; dom·i·na·tor; dom·i·neck; dom·i·neer·ing·ly; dom·i·neer·ing·ness; dom·i·ni·ca;… … English syllables
wis — way·wis·er; wis; wis·con·sin; wis·con·sin·ite; wis·dom; wis·en·heim·er; wis·ket; wis·li·ze·nus s; wis·sel; wis·tar·berg; wis·tar; wis·tar·ia; wis·te·ria; wis·ti·ti; yah·wis·tic; jah·wis·tic; wis·tit; … English syllables
wisdom — wis|dom [ˈwızdəm] n [U] [: Old English; Origin: wis; WISE1] 1.) good sense and judgment, based especially on your experience of life ▪ a man of great wisdom question/doubt the wisdom of (doing) sth ▪ Local people are questioning the wisdom of… … Dictionary of contemporary English
wisdom — wis•dom [[t]ˈwɪz dəm[/t]] n. 1) the quality or state of being wise; sagacity, discernment, or insight 2) scholarly knowledge or learning 3) wise sayings or teachings; precepts 4) a wise act or saying • Etymology: bef. 900; ME, OE wīsdōm; see wise … From formal English to slang
wisdom tooth — wis·dom tooth wiz dəm n the third molar that is the last tooth to erupt on each side of the upper and lower human jaw * * * the third molar tooth on each side of either jaw, which erupts normally around the age of 20. * * * third molar t … Medical dictionary
wisdom — wis|dom [ wızdəm ] noun uncount ** 1. ) the ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience: The Egyptian leader was praised for his courage, wisdom, and flexibility. 2. ) knowledge that you have gained over a long period: the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wisdom — wis·dom … English syllables
Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach — Wis′dom of Je′sus, Son′ of Si′rach n. bib Ecclesiasticus … From formal English to slang
