that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head"
Nous is intelligence or common sense. Few ministers have the nous or the instinct required to understand the ramifications He is a man of extraordinary vitality, driving ambition and political nous. intelligence and the ability to make good practical decisions = common sense
(1 syl ) Genius, natural acumen, quick perception, ready wit The Platonists used the word for mind, or the first cause (Greek, nous, contraction of noos Pronounce nouce )