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
But when he avoids plainness, his judiciousness can seem very like maturity.
From New York Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
“We need to proceed with prudence and caution and judiciousness to make sure that we get this right.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
The 'Force of Truth' enables us to estimate at their proper value the judiciousness, forbearance, and gentleness of Newton.
From The English Church in the Eighteenth Century by Charles J. (Charles John) Abbey
