Meaning & use
prudence
The quality of being careful and sensible when making decisions, especially about money or risk.
See it in a sentence
Financial prudence helped the family save enough to buy a home within five years.
The doctor advised prudence, suggesting he avoid strenuous exercise until fully healed.
A note on using this word
Often associated with financial decisions but applies broadly to any situation requiring careful, wise judgment.
Words with a similar meaning
cautiondiscretion
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Words with an opposite meaning
recklessnesscarelessness
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