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prudence

/ˈpruː.dəns/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈpruː.dəns/

indénombrable

A noun referring to the quality of being cautious, careful, and wise in practical matters, especially in making decisions or managing resources.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество быть осторожным, осмотрительным и благоразумным в практических вопросах, особенно при принятии решений или управлении ресурсами.esSustantivo que designa la cualidad de ser cauto, sensato y prudente en asuntos prácticos, especialmente al tomar decisiones o gestionar recursos.frNom désignant la qualité d'être prudent, circonspect et raisonnable dans les affaires pratiques, surtout lors de la prise de décisions ou de la gestion de ressources.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, in praktischen Angelegenheiten umsichtig, vorsichtig und vernünftig zu handeln, besonders bei Entscheidungen oder im Umgang mit Ressourcen.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de ser cauteloso, sensato e criterioso em questões práticas, especialmente ao tomar decisões ou administrar recursos.zh名词,指在实际行动和决策中谨慎、审慎、明智的品质,尤指在管理事务或资源时能做出明智判断。arاسم يدل على صفة التحلي بالحكمة والحرص والتفكير السليم في الأمور العملية، ولا سيما عند اتخاذ القرارات أو إدارة الموارد، مع تجنب التهور والاندفاع.

  1. Careful management B2 formal

    The quality of being cautious and sensible in making decisions, especially to avoid risks or waste.

    • Financial prudence is essential for long-term stability.
    • She showed great prudence by saving money for emergencies.
    • The company's prudence prevented them from making risky investments.

    ruБлагоразумиеesPrudencia (gestión cuidadosa)frPrudence (gestion prudente)deUmsichtptPrudênciazh审慎arالحكمة في التصرف

    Synonymes: carefulnesscautioncircumspectiondiscretioneconomyforesightfrugalityjudiciousnessthrift

    Antonymes: carelessnessfoolishnessimprudenceirresponsibilitynegligencerashnessrecklessness

  2. Wisdom in action C1 formal

    The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason; cautious wisdom.

    • His prudence in handling the crisis earned him respect.
    • Prudence dictates that we should verify the facts before acting.
    • The leader's prudence averted a potential disaster.

    ruБлагоразумиеesPrudenciafrPrudence (vertu de sagesse pratique)deKlugheitptPrudênciazh审慎arالحكمة العملية

    Synonymes: carefulnesscautioncircumspectiondiscretionforesightjudiciousnesssagacity

    Antonymes: carelessnessfoolishnessimprudencerashnessrecklessness

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