prudence
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.pru·dence
noun \ˈprü-dən(t)s\Definition of PRUDENCE
1
: the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason
2
: sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs
3
: skill and good judgment in the use of resources
4
: caution or circumspection as to danger or risk
See Examples of PRUDENCE
- He always exercises prudence with his finances.
- <advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance>
Origin of PRUDENCE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin prudentia, alteration of providentia — more at providence
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to PRUDENCE
- Synonyms
- alertness, care, carefulness, cautiousness, chariness, circumspection, gingerliness, guardedness, heedfulness, caution, wariness
- Antonyms
- brashness, carelessness, heedlessness, incaution, incautiousness, recklessness, unwariness
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