|
pru·dence
prudence
|
|
- pronunciation:
- pru
dns
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensibleness.
- synonyms:
- discretion, judiciousness, policy
- antonyms:
- folly, imprudence
- similar words:
- care, caution, circumspection, common sense, economy, husbandry, sensibleness, tact, thrift, wisdom
|
definition 2: |
care or wisdom in planning for the future; providence.
- synonyms:
- foresight, forethought, providence
- antonyms:
- extravagance, improvidence, imprudence
- similar words:
- calculation, care, caution, circumspection, discretion, economy, moderation, thrift, wisdom
|
definition 3: |
keen awareness of the probable consequences of one's actions.
- synonyms:
- circumspection, discretion, policy
- antonyms:
- imprudence, recklessness
- similar words:
- calculation, care, caution, judiciousness, sensibleness, tact, wisdom
|
related words: |
balance, calculation, care, caution, common sense, economy, moderation, precaution, tact, thrift, wisdom |
|
|
|
|