Synonyms of prudence
32 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for prudence is policy. Other synonyms of prudence are prudency. The opposite of prudence is imprudence.
Synonyms and similar words for prudence
nounThe quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act...
- cautelCaution; prudence; wariness.
- discretion
- farsightedness
- foresightedness
- judiciousnessThe state of being judicious.
- providence
- prudentness
- prudencyPrudence.
nounSynonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift...
nounSynonym of wisdom (“an element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from...
- sagacity
- acuity
- astutenessThe quality of being astute.
- clairvoyance
- discernment
- discrimination
- gumption
- insight
- nous
- penetration
- perspicacity
- sagaciousnessThe state of being sagacious; an acuteness of perception or discernment.
- sagelinessThe property of being sage.
- sagenessThe property of being sage.
- sapienceThe property of being sapient, the property of possessing or being able to possess wisdom.
- savvyShrewdness.
- sharpness
- understanding
- wisdom
- wisenessThe state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.
- wit
- sophy obsolete
nounMore synonyms
- policyWise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness.
Opposite of prudence
nounThe quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act...
- imprudenceThe quality or state of being imprudent; lack of prudence, caution, discretion or circumspection.
- rashnessThe quality of state of being rash; inconsiderate or presumptuous haste.
- recklessnessThe state or quality of being reckless or heedless, of taking unnecessary risks.
- unprudenceLack of prudence; imprudence.
Meaning of prudence
- noun The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
- noun Synonym of frugality (“the quality of avoiding unnecessary expenditure; economy, parsimony, thrift, thriftiness”).
- noun Synonym of providence (“preparation for the future; foresight”).
prudence in other languages
Questions about synonyms of prudence
- What is another word for prudence?
- Prudence has 32 synonyms on Word.ws, such as policy and prudency.
- What is the opposite of prudence?
- The opposite of prudence is imprudence. Other antonyms of prudence are recklessness and rashness.
- What does prudence mean?
- Prudence means the quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
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