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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pru•dence /ˈprudəns/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the state or condition of being careful or wise in practical affairs.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pru•dence (pro̅o̅d′ns),USA pronunciation n. - the quality or fact of being prudent.
- caution with regard to practical matters;
discretion. - regard for one's own interests.
- provident care in the management of resources;
economy;
frugality.
- Latin prūdentia. See prudent, -ence
- Middle French
- Middle English 1300–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged Prudence, calculation, foresight, forethought imply attempted provision against possible contingencies. Prudence is care, caution, and good judgment, as well as wisdom in looking ahead:sober prudence in handling one's affairs.Calculation suggests a disposition to get a large return for as small an outlay as possible and willingness to benefit at the expense of others:cold calculation.Foresight implies a prudent looking ahead rather far into the future:clear foresight in planning.Forethought emphasizes the adequacy of preparation for the future:Careful forethought helped him deal with the emergency.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged rashness.
Pru•dence (pro̅o̅d′ns),USA pronunciation n. - a female given name.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: prudence /ˈpruːdəns/ n - caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection
- care taken in the management of one's resources
- consideration for one's own interests
- the condition or quality of being prudent
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