Describing Intelligence: English Vocabulary List

possessing practical knowledge, expertise, or understanding in a particular domain

"She is savvy about social media."

"She is very savvy about social media and online marketing strategies."

characterized by wisdom, fairness, or sound reasoning

"The judge made a solomonic decision."

"The judge made a solomonic decision that made both parents happy with the result."

adept at swift, effective decision-making or response in fast-paced scenarios

"The quick-thinking driver avoided the accident."

"The quick thinking driver avoided the accident by slamming on his brakes immediately."

characterized by extreme foolishness, lack of intelligence, or absurdity

"That was a moronic comment."

"His moronic comment made everyone in the room feel embarrassed for him."

lacking knowledge, awareness, or understanding

"I am nescient about that topic."

"I am completely nescient about quantum physics because I never studied it in school."

characterized by a lack of intelligence, poor judgment, or foolishness

"That was a boneheaded mistake."

"That was a boneheaded mistake and now we have to start the whole project again."

having a tendency to be forgetful, disorganized, or easily distracted

"My scatterbrained friend forgot her keys again."

"My scatterbrained friend forgot her keys three times this week and locked herself out again."

showing the ability to anticipate and plan for the future

"The farsighted leader planned for the future."

"The farsighted leader made plans that would benefit the country for many generations to come."