Prudence synonyms
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Part of speech:
Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense:
(Countable) A piece of wise advice.
The definition of a caution is a warning, or is the act of expressing care because of potential risk or danger.
Close attention; careful notice
Kept from escape or trouble; held in check; supervised
(Archaic) Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
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Having, or characterized by, good judgment or sound thinking
tact (related)
The ability to deal with embarrassing situations carefully and without doing or saying anything that will annoy or upset other people; careful consideration in dealing with others to avoid giving offense; the ability to say the right thing.
canniness
The quality of being canny
The definition of a restraint is something that restricts freedom or prevents someone from doing something.
Natural understanding or intelligence, especially in practical matters:
sophrosyne
Self control, temperance, soundness of mind
Temperance is defined as showing restraint in eating or drinking, and especially avoiding alcohol.
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Vigorous growth of living things, such as plants.
Quality of being forehanded.
The quality of having foresight
The condition of being forethoughtful
The property of being thrifty.
save (related)
(Professional wrestling, slang) A point in a professional wrestling match when one or more wrestlers run to the ring to aid a fellow wrestler who is being beaten.
The state or quality of being discreet.
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Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness; vigilance.
(Law) The act of determining, as in courts of law, what is conformable to law and justice; also, the determination, decision, or sentence of a court, or of a judge.
The state or quality of being heedful.
Husbandry is defined as managing resources or caring for animals and crops.
Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
imprudence (antonym)
The quality or condition of being unwise or indiscreet.
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Designating or of a copy or edition exactly reproducing an original document or manuscript
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Simple, easy, or quick; convenient.
A looking to, or preparation for, the future; provision
considerateness
The characteristic of being considerate.
The state of being judicious
The quality or an instance of being sagacious; penetrating intelligence and sound judgment
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The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection.
Thoughtful regard or provision for the future; prudent forethought
Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration; premeditation.
The state of being careful.
A sparing use; sparingness.
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.
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A specific type of economic system:
Regard for or interest in someone or something:
A political philosophy that advocates traditional values.
The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of wildlife and of natural resources such as forests, soil, and water.
Discrimination is defined as distinguishing differences between things or treating someone as inferior based on their race, sex, national origin, age or other characteristics.
Careful planning or forethought, esp. with selfish motives
Focused alertness, quick-thinking resourcefulness, stability of thought and feeling, or good sense, especially in spite of circumstances which are distracting, stressful, or otherwise challenging.
carelessness (antonym)
rashness (antonym)
The quality of state of being rash; inconsiderate or presumptuous haste; headstrong precipitation in decision or action; temerity; unwarranted boldness.
discretion (related)
The freedom or authority to make decisions and choices; power to judge or act
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:
Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.
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Moderation is defined as avoiding excess or extremes.
benevolence (related)
humility (related)
virtue (related)
beneficence (related)
propriety (related)
self-restraint (related)
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rectitude (related)
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