Word SENSE: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

sense

🇺🇸 [sɛns]

Meanings

The ability to perceive stimuli through sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. It can also refer to an awareness or understanding of something, such as a feeling or insight. The term is used in various contexts to describe mental faculties, perception, and meaning.

Examples

• He has a good sense of humor and always makes people laugh.
• You should trust your sense of direction when navigating unfamiliar places.
• Her sense of responsibility has made her a reliable team member.

Synonyms

perception • feeling • awareness

Antonyms

ignorance • insensitivity • unawareness