Sagacity

suh-GAS-uh-tee (/səˈɡæsɪti/)

the quality of being wise, having keen perception and judgment.

“Her sagacity and vast vocabulary made conversation with her feel like sparring with a dictionary that had developed self-awareness.”

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Showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action.

(formal) slow or reluctant to act; medically: constipated.

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

belittling or humiliating oneself.