judicious
adjective
using or showing judgment as to action or practical expediency; discreet, prudent, or politic.
judiciousness
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a word derived from
judicious.
Example Sentences
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So much for the judiciousness of elected officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
Perhaps this shouldn’t be surprising coming from a judge who has not been a model of judiciousness or sensitivity.
From Slate ● Apr. 1, 2024
Lisiecki plays with gentle judiciousness, aristocratic reserve and a touch that tends shadowy without losing a core of clarity.
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2024
“We need to proceed with prudence and caution and judiciousness to make sure that we get this right.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
He combines true self-respect with true humility, and rare judiciousness with great moral courage.
From Three Years in Europe Places I Have Seen and People I Have Met by William Wells Brown
