discernment
/dɪsˈɝnmənt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.79 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "Unmasking requires we stop relying on neurotypical people’s acceptance in order to guide how we should act—and that means sometimes doing the “right” thing even when we know it will rub others the wrong way. Most masked Autistics need a lot of practice developing a strong sense of discernment, which is essentially using our own beliefs and perceptions to guide our behavior, rather than deferring to everyone else’s fleeting reactions and impressions."