SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
prudence
noun
Careful practical judgment that considers consequences.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Careful practical judgment
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Usage distinction
Return to topPrudence weighs practical consequences. Caution emphasizes avoiding danger; restraint describes limiting action rather than the judgment behind it.
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See prudence in use
Prudence led the hikers to turn back before the storm.
Noor thought prudence required comparing the purpose and consequences of each expense.
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