VDict - Definition of prudence

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prudence

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Noun

knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
- the servants showed great tact and discretion

discretion in practical affairs

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Synonyms:
discretion discreetness circumspection

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "prudence":
pretence pretense prudence
Words contain "prudence":
imprudence jurisprudence prudence
Words contain "prudence" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
natural virtue nonperformance improvidence incautiously negligence carelessness shortsightedness frugality frugalness lightheadedness more...

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