prudence
nounCareful practical judgment that considers consequences.
Careful practical judgment
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Clear all filtersCareful practical judgment that considers consequences.
Careful practical judgment
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Showing sensible care and attention to possible consequences.
Guided by cautious, practical judgment about consequences or interests.
Sensible or appropriate to do in the circumstances.
A rude person who shows little consideration for others.
Rude and insensitive to others.
Rude and insensitive
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One of the four traditional virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.
One of four traditional virtues
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Grossly insensitive, coarse, or unrefined.
Using money, time, or other resources efficiently and with little waste.
To gradually intrude on another person's space, time, or rights.
Recklessly bold despite obvious danger or difficulty.
Careful to avoid unnecessary spending or waste.
Rudely disrespectful; sometimes, irrelevant to the matter.
Rudely disrespectful
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Rudely bold or disrespectful.
To violate a limit or intrude on another person's rights or space.
Boldly rude or disrespectful.
Showing careful thought and sound judgment.
Prudent and tactful in handling a situation.
Basic or undeveloped in form or method; also belonging to an early stage of development.
Showing careful preparation for future needs.
Basic or at an early stage of development.
Sound judgment and keen understanding.
Insensitive to how words or actions may embarrass or offend others.
To enter another person's property without permission; figuratively, to intrude on rights or boundaries.
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