Worldliness

usgb/ˈwɜːrldlinəs/
noun

Experience and knowledge about life, events, and ideas, especially as it relates to society and material things.

He admired the worldliness of his uncle who traveled and read extensively.
Visual representation of "worldliness" - Experience and knowledge about life, events, and ideas, especially as it relates to society and material things.

Often appears as...

  • demonstrate worldliness
  • acquire worldliness
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Cultural Awareness

Understanding the customs and lifestyle of diverse societies can display worldliness.

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Her worldliness surfaced when she flawlessly navigated the multicultural etiquette of the conference.
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Not Just Travel

Knowledge from books, films, or the internet also contributes to a person's worldliness.

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Despite never leaving his hometown, his worldliness was apparent from the plethora of facts he knew about various cultures.
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Practical Life Skills

Worldliness can imply practical, real-world problem-solving abilities, not just knowledge.

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Her worldliness was evident when she tackled the unforeseen challenges during our trip.
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