Meaning & use
wiser
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having or showing more wisdom, good judgment, or experience, as used in the comparative form of 'wise'.
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He left the negotiation wiser about how to handle difficult clients.
A wiser approach would be to save some of the funds for emergencies.
A note on using this word
The common phrase 'none the wiser' means someone remains unaware or uninformed, despite an event that might have taught them something.
Words with a similar meaning
shrewdermore sensible
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Words with an opposite meaning
more foolish
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