prudence
/ˈpruːd(ə)ns
/noun [mass noun]
The quality of being prudent; cautiousness: we need to exercise prudence in such important matters...
- The Republican party built on fiscal prudence and a sense of responsibility.
- Our country can do better, particularly in the area of prudence and focussed resource utilisation.
- The financial prudence now practised by both clubs is a product of the economic climate.
Synonyms
wisdom, judgement, good judgement, judiciousness, sagacity, shrewdness, advisability, common sense, sense
caution, cautiousness, care, carefulness, canniness, chariness, wariness, circumspection;
far-sightedness, foresight, forethought;
discretion
thrift, thriftiness, providence, good management, careful budgeting, economy, canniness, frugality, abstemiousness;
North American forehandedness
rare sparingness
