Definition of wisdom. (Entry 1 of 2) 1 a : ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight. b : good sense : judgment. c : generally accepted belief challenges what has become accepted wisdom among many historians — Robert Darnton.

Robert I. Sutton and Andrew Hargadon defined the "attitude of wisdom" as "acting with knowledge while doubting what one knows". Psycanics defines wisdom as "the ability to foresee the consequences of action" (allowing one to avoid negative consequences and produce the desired positive ones.)