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Definition of prudence in English: prudencenoun ˈpruːd(ə)nsˈprudns mass nounThe quality of being prudent; cautiousness. we need to exercise prudence in such important matters Example sentencesExamples - Common prudence dictates that we do what we can to cool the planet, even in the absence of absolute proof.
- It is one where an occupier, faced with a hazard accidentally arising on his land, fails to act with reasonable prudence so as to remove the hazard.
- The Republican party built on fiscal prudence and a sense of responsibility.
- Our country can do better, particularly in the area of prudence and focussed resource utilisation.
- The financial prudence now practised by both clubs is a product of the economic climate.
Synonyms wisdom, judgement, good judgement, judiciousness, sagacity, shrewdness, advisability, common sense, sense caution, cautiousness, care, carefulness, canniness, chariness, wariness, circumspection far-sightedness, foresight, forethought discretion thrift, thriftiness, providence, good management, careful budgeting, economy, canniness, frugality, abstemiousness North American forehandedness rare sparingness
Rhymesimprudence, jurisprudence Definition of prudence in US English: prudencenounˈpro͞odnsˈprudns The quality of being prudent; cautiousness. we need to exercise prudence in such important matters Example sentencesExamples - Our country can do better, particularly in the area of prudence and focussed resource utilisation.
- The financial prudence now practised by both clubs is a product of the economic climate.
- Common prudence dictates that we do what we can to cool the planet, even in the absence of absolute proof.
- It is one where an occupier, faced with a hazard accidentally arising on his land, fails to act with reasonable prudence so as to remove the hazard.
- The Republican party built on fiscal prudence and a sense of responsibility.
Synonyms wisdom, judgement, good judgement, judiciousness, sagacity, shrewdness, advisability, common sense, sense caution, cautiousness, care, carefulness, canniness, chariness, wariness, circumspection thrift, thriftiness, providence, good management, careful budgeting, economy, canniness, frugality, abstemiousness
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