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Definition of JUDICIOUS

1

having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech <a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise>

Synonyms intelligent, judgmatic (or judgmatical), judicious, prudent

Related Words cautious, chary, circumspect, cozy; forehanded, foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful; discerning, discriminating, sage, sane, sapient, senseful, sensible, wise; canny, provident; astute, perspicacious, sagacious, shrewd

Near Antonyms careless, heedless, incautious, rash; improvident, shortsighted; foolish, unwise

Antonyms imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious

2

suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances <I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious>

Synonyms advisable, desirable, judicious, politic, prudent, tactical, wise

Related Words advantageous, beneficial, profitable; useful, utilitarian; feasible, possible, practicable, practical; opportune, seasonable, timely; opportunistic, self-seeking

Near Antonyms impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable; inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

Antonyms impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise