prudence

noun
UK: /ˈpruːdns/
US: /ˈpruːdəns/

  1. The quality of being careful and avoiding risks.

    1. Acting with prudence is essential in financial matters.
    2. Her business decisions showed great prudence, leading to stable growth and minimal risk.

  2. Good judgment that helps you avoid problems.

    1. She showed prudence by saving money.
    2. With remarkable prudence, he navigated the complex political landscape and secured a lasting peace.

Synonyms

wisdom caution foresight discretion
prudence adjective

  1. Showing care and good sense, especially by avoiding risks.

    1. A prudent investor avoids high risks.
    2. It would be prudent to save some of the money rather than spending it all immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prudence" in English means: The quality of being careful and avoiding risks., Good judgment that helps you avoid problems..

The phonetic transcription of "prudence" is /ˈpruːdns/ in British English and /ˈpruːdəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prudence": wisdom, caution, foresight, discretion.

Example usage of "prudence": "Acting with prudence is essential in financial matters.". More examples on the page.