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Synonyms of judicious

4 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for judicious is prudent. Other synonyms of judicious are sagacious and wise. The opposite of judicious is unwise.

Synonyms and similar words for judicious

adjectiveHaving, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

  • sagaciousHaving or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
  • prudentPractically wise, judicious, shrewd.
  • sensible
  • wise

Opposite of judicious

adjectiveHaving, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

  • injudiciousShowing poor judgement; not well judged.
  • unwiseNot wise; lacking wisdom.
  • imprudentNot prudent; lacking prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not paying attention to the consequences of one's...
  • foolish

Meaning of judicious

  1. adjective Having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

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Questions about synonyms of judicious

What is another word for judicious?
Judicious has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as prudent, sagacious and wise.
What is the opposite of judicious?
The opposite of judicious is unwise. Other antonyms of judicious are imprudent and injudicious.
What does judicious mean?
Judicious means having, characterized by, or done with good judgment or sound thinking.

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