was discerning
- past progressive of discern.
Example Sentences
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He was discerning, he knew what made a show good and when it needed work, but he was never quick to criticize, instead choosing to focus on the positive.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2020
I recently spoke to a young woman who was discerning to be a Catholic sister, but changed her mind before she took perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
From Time ● Aug. 31, 2014
On the other hand, the Secretary was discerning, discreet, and silent, though as zealous as if the affairs had been his own.
From Our Mutual Friend by Dickens, Charles
He was discerning more than any one wanted him to.
From Bylow Hill by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)
Did it really contain such an extent of arguments and application, that nobody but I was discerning enough to see?
From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William
