Common sense

Equivalent to the bodies autonomic system, controlling multiple human instincts that are essential to survival such as empathy, communication skills, manners, respect, feelings vs opinions distinction, the pick your battles instinct, and a common desire to support friends and family unconditionally.

1)When one lacks common sense one becomes driven by self serving interests rather then worry about others resulting in a lack of human connection and in time, humanity itself.

by Hotmama79 October 17, 2020

Dating Common Sense Deficiency

The inability to detect a Red flag or multiple if applicable.

person 1 (the victim): Its just that her "crazy to hot scale" is really good, bro!
person 2 (a good friend): I'm pretty sure you have a form of dating common sense deficiency.

by takentacos November 16, 2019

teen common sense

This is what adults use when they think they are supposedly smart.

I'm giving a word an extra prefix because why the fuck not? It'll make me sound smarter.

"I hate teens who use teen common sense, unlike normal common sense."

by Coalizee September 18, 2019

Common Sense

if you came to urban dictionary of all places looking for this definition, you need to get some common sense. anyway, it means a general idea of what and what not to do. just don't be a fucking dumbass.

dude, get an understanding of common sense before you try to argue with someone again.

by bbqsauce9249 April 14, 2023

Common sense isn't so common

(phrase / life observation / savage truth)

A brutally honest way to say that just because something seems obvious, most people will still find a way to mess it up. Perfect for moments when humanity disappoints you, usually in public or online.

Used when:

Someone does something completely avoidable or facepalm-worthy.

You realize society collectively skipped the “how to adult” manual.

You want to sound smart while judging idiots.

Meaning: Humans often act in ways that defy logic, and that’s on them.

Synonyms: “Apparently, this is optional,” “Logic is rare,” “Humanity, why?”

Examples of contexts in which common sense isn't so common:

Coworker: “I put metal in the microwave.”
You: “Common sense isn’t so common.”

Friend: “I just walked into traffic because I was texting.”
You: “Common sense isn’t so common.”

Internet comment section: literally anything ever.

by Thejocdoc November 11, 2025

common sense

Something you don't have.

you: why am I searching common sense one urban dictionary?
me: because you don't have any

by astupidnincompoop November 15, 2022

the chattering lack of common sense

wait what is going on here im a little out of sorts

hey do u fw the chattering lack of common sense by ghost and pals
hell yeah brutha

by entomothku July 31, 2024