judiciousness

noun

Definition of judiciousnessnext
as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best

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Recent Examples of judiciousness In both countries, investment outcomes depend heavily on national conditions, including the strength of capital markets, workforce, infrastructure, and the judiciousness of laws and regulations. — Sadek Wahba, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciousness
  1. expediency
  2. desirability
  3. prudence
  4. expedience
  5. wisdom
  6. advisability
  7. feasibility
Noun
  • But, again, is acting out of expediency and the desire to streamline a conclusive end the same as delivering a final season representing the best of The Bear?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 25 June 2026
  • These first citations demonstrate how the idea of a United States of America enlarged itself gradually out of practical expediencies.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Definition of expediency
Noun
  • Rents and vacancy rates can vary dramatically depending on the community and its desirability, and, of course, on the size of the apartment.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Our research confirms that the desirability of a delivery task drops off sharply at sunset, regardless of the base pay.
    — Christopher S. Tang, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • The World Economic Forum calls it financial nihilism — the conclusion that the system no longer rewards prudence, driving a cohort toward crypto bets, prediction markets, and raided retirement accounts.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
  • But not necessarily the knowledge, confidence or contacts to take it to next stage of monetization, strike collaborative partnerships or exercise operational prudence.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of prudence
Noun
  • Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
  • That’s a multi-year explanation disguised as the expedience of the half-hour rush that came Monday.
    — Sam McDowell Updated March 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of expedience
Noun
  • The day prior, on July 13, Zendaya wore vintage Sophia Webster gladiator sandals—further proving that, while Athena may be the goddess of wisdom, Zendaya is the goddess of press tours.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • Political theory students still study their practical wisdom, often after devouring centuries of more speculative and theoretical texts.
    — Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • In early February 2026 Caine expressed concerns about initiating a war with Iran, pointing out the risks of a long-term conflict without offering guidance on the advisability of going to war.
    — L. Sue Baugh, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
  • The authors were careful to say that their findings aren’t a blanket endorsement of PSA screening and that men should consult with their doctors about the advisability of the test.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 14 May 2026
Definition of advisability
Noun
  • The Streetcar Authority has studied the feasibility of an east-west route from the Crossroads to 18th and Vine.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • The regents, with the support of then-UC President Janet Napolitano, voted unanimously in May 2020 to end testing requirements and said UC should study the feasibility of creating its own standardized test.
    — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of feasibility

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“Judiciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/judiciousness. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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