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insight

/ˈɪnsaɪ̯t/noun2 syllables

Insight means: a feeling of understanding.

Synonyms for insight9

noun, as in a feeling of understanding

perceptiveness, perceptivity

noun, as in the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

brainstorm, brainwave

noun, as in clear or deep perception of a situation

noun, as in grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

sixth sense

also used for insight

discernment, perception, nosognosia

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What does insight mean?4

noun

1

a feeling of understanding

2

the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

3

clear or deep perception of a situation

4

grasping the inner nature of things intuitively

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Insight in a sentence

  • Happiness doesn't lie in insight, but in its acquisition.rul
  • When we disagree, we can gain new insights.Nuel
  • This poem calls for great insight from the reader.unknown
  • He gave them the benefit of his insight.CH
  • He has a deep insight into human psychology.CM
  • She has a feminine insight into human behavior.unknown
  • She gave them the benefit of her insight.CM
  • You gain insight into key areas that can help you make strategic decisions.meinung44

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of insight

as a noun

plural
insights