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prudence

n.

caution, circumspection, judgment, providence, considerateness, judiciousness, sagacity, deliberation, wisdom, foresight, forethought, care, carefulness, frugality, watchfulness, precaution, heedfulness, heed, economy, husbandry, concern, conservatism, conservation, discrimination, cunning, vigilance, coolness, calculation, presence of mind; see also discretion 1, tact.

Antonyms carelessness*, imprudence, rashness.

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Another word for prudence

noun

The exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters:
caution, circumspection, discretion, forehandedness, foresight, foresightedness, forethought, forethoughtfulness, precaution. See careful
Careful use of material resources:
economy, frugality, providence, thrift, thriftiness. See save

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He was a friend of Pericles and a, man of prudence and moderation.
This office he filled with great prudence and probity, removing many abuses in the administration of justice in Egypt.
He seems to have acted with prudence and moderation during the conversion of his kingdom and did not countenance compulsory proselytism.
The truly happy man must have Opovna es (prudence), which alone can save him from falling a prey to mere passion.
But it falls into the confusion of first saying that praise is for moral virtues, and not for virtues of the reason, whether prudence or wisdom (M.M.

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