prudence

Speech parts

1. prudence - Noun

2. Prudence - Proper noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being prudent; wisdom in the way of caution and provision; discretion; carefulness; hence, also, economy; frugality.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

discretion circumspection caution wisdom judiciousness providence judgment sagacity temperance restraint forecast moderation foresight forethought carefulness
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Antonyms

imprudence recklessness rashness greek spending vice
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Hypernyms

judgment discretion discernment sagacity judgement sagaciousness

Hyponyms

providence frugality frugalness confidentiality

Related terms

providence provident prudential jurisprudence prudent imprudent

Phrases with the word

act with prudence financial prudence

Anagrams

uncreped

Examples

the servants showed great tact and discretion Source: Internet

A former clerk of a notary, accountant in a bank and employee of the city's bridges and roads department, Jourde maintained the Commune's accounts with prudence. Source: Internet

Again, the way this thing was put on social media was not done in a legitimate and proper way and should not be taken seriously by people of prudence and fairness. Source: Internet

Although prudence itself does not perform any actions, and is concerned solely with knowledge, all virtues had to be regulated by it. Source: Internet

As Davis reported, "Cooney stressed restraint, prudence, and caution" in their marketing and licensing efforts. Source: Internet

But a wise person uses critical reasoning seasoned by generalized knowledge to judge the prudence of expert advice. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prude prudelike Pruden Prudence Island Prudencio prudency