Meanings
nounhorse sense (uncountable)
- uncountableCommon sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom that trumps formal education.
Synonyms: gumption
Synonyms & antonyms
nounCommon sense, especially with a connotation of folk wisdom that trumps formal education.
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nounsound practical judgment
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Translations
Bulgarian здрав разум
- здрав разум (zdrav razum)common sense — see also common sense
Dutch boerenverstand
- boerenverstandcommon sense — see also common sense
Finnish maalaisjärki
- maalaisjärkicommon sense — see also common sense
French gros bon sens
- gros bon senscommon sense — see also common sense
Polish chłopski rozum, zdrowy rozsądek
- chłopski rozumcommon sense — see also common sense
- zdrowy rozsądekcommon sense — see also common sense
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APA
horse sense. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/horse%20sense
MLA
“horse sense.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/horse%20sense. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “horse sense,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/horse%20sense.
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