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prudence
noun
(pru-dence)
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
Synonyms:
circumspection
,
discreetness
,
discretion
,
prudence
noun
(pru-dence)
discretion in practical affairs
Antonyms:
imprudence
,
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prudence
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circumspection
,
discretion
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discreetness
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prudent
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caution
,
restraint
,
diligence
,
wisdom
,
cautiousness
,
timidity
,
propriety
,
discipline
,
vigilance
,
foresight
,
prudential
,
stringency
,
sanity
,
careful
,
cautious
,
conservatism
,
rigour
,
moderation
,
sense
,
sensibility
,
calm
,
precautionary
,
savvy
,
deliberation
,
precaution
,
than
,
care
,
far-sightedness
,
palfrey
,
frugality
,
carefulness
,
pragmatism
,
judiciousness
,
patience
,
humility
,
rectitude
,
probity
,
forethought
,
rationality
,
decisiveness
,
boldness
,
sagacity
,
expediency
,
politeness
,
honesty
,
statesmanship
,
shrewdness
,
piety
,
modesty
,
discernment
,
recklessness
,
thoughtfulness
,
candor
,
fortitude
,
magnanimity
,
decency
,
courage
,
benevolence
,
morality
,
resourcefulness
,
civility
,
uprightness
,
unprudence
,
imprudence
,
parsimony
,
natural virtue
,
prudency
,
providentness
,
cautel
,
rigor
,
good sense
,
tactfulness
,
rashness
,
conservativeness
,
liberality
,
fairness
,
noblesse oblige
,
thriftiness
,
hubris
,
competence
,
astuteness
,
forthrightness
,
doggedness
,
altruism
,
transparency
,
stubbornness
,
objectivity
,
reasonability
,
expedience
,
prescience
,
promptitude
,
disinterestedness
,
chariness
,
realpolitik
,
scrupulousness
,
opportunism
,
prudence
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