conventional wisdom

noun phrase

Meaning

A set of beliefs or practices that are widely accepted by most people in a society or group, often considered to be common sense or the 'right' way to think or act.

Examples

The conventional wisdom at the time was that investing in tech stocks was too risky.
She challenged the conventional wisdom by proposing a completely new approach to the problem.

Synonyms: common belief, prevailing opinion, accepted practice, orthodoxy

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conventional wisdom

noun phrase

Pronunciation: kənˌvɛnʃənəl ˈwɪzdəm

Definition

A set of beliefs or practices that are widely accepted by most people in a society or group, often considered to be common sense or the 'right' way to think or act.

Examples

The conventional wisdom at the time was that investing in tech stocks was too risky.
She challenged the conventional wisdom by proposing a completely new approach to the problem.

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