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Another word for prudence

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Noun

  1. The exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

    See also:

    careful

  2. Careful use of material resources

    See also:

    save

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Another word for prudence

Noun
  1. See also:

    tact

    discretion

    Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • 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.

  • The truly happy man must have Opovna es (prudence), which alone can save him from falling a prey to mere passion.

  • He seems to have acted with prudence and moderation during the conversion of his kingdom and did not countenance compulsory proselytism.

  • 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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