Word
wiser
Phoneticswis·er
US/ˈwaɪzɝ/
UK/wˈaɪzɐ/
Definitions
01having more wisdom
adj. having more knowledge or better judgment, often because of experience.
adj. possessing a greater degree of wisdom, discernment, or practical knowledge than previously or than another person.
“After making several mistakes, he became a much wiser person.”
“The older diplomat was significantly wiser than his younger colleagues, having navigated decades of complex international crises.”
Pitfall
He is more wiser now.
He is wiser now.
Do not use 'more' with 'wiser' because 'wiser' already includes the comparative meaning.
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02none the wiser
adj. used in the phrase 'none the wiser' to say that you still do not understand something after it has been explained.
adj. used within the fixed idiomatic construction 'none the wiser', indicating a failure to gain understanding or information despite an explanation or event.
“I read the instructions twice, but I am still none the wiser.”
“Despite the CEO's lengthy explanation regarding the budget cuts, the staff remained none the wiser about their future job security.”
Informal
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none the wiser — Not at all aware of something that has happened; oblivious to an incident or occurrence.