Advertisement
Advertisement
prudence
1[ prood-ns ]
Prudence
2[ prood-ns ]
noun
- a female given name.
prudence
/ ˈpruːdəns /
noun
- caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection
- care taken in the management of one's resources
- consideration for one's own interests
- the condition or quality of being prudent
Discover More
Other Words From
- non·prudence noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Synonym Study
Discover More
Example Sentences
He also believed, as a matter of political prudence, that the commercials had to be defensible on matters of fact.
And he is to give this permission only to a priest “who has piety, knowledge, prudence and integrity of life.”
Obama is right that when it comes to a major nuclear power like Russia, prudence is the best policy.
His government, he said, was one of “prudence and hope” that put a premium on stability.
Yet, sadly, neither talent nor ambition cultivates prudence, wisdom, love, or magnanimity.
He that hath no experience, knoweth little: and he that hath been experienced in many things, multiplieth prudence.
De vray, la bont et prudence de M. de Biancourt parust fort emmy ce fortunal de passions humaines.
In truth, M. de Biancourt's goodness and prudence seemed much shaken by this tempest of human passions.
"The Seorita is a pearl of prudence and discretion: do whatever she desired you," said Alphonse.
The garage keeper when storing a car for another for compensation must exercise reasonable care and prudence.
Advertisement
Discover More
Related Words
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse