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What is another word for Judicious? – 137 Judicious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    prudent wise discerning astute sensible rational logical thoughtful deliberate cautious careful mindful considerate perceptive intuitive sagacious clever sharp keen insightful intelligent reasonable sound fair just impartial unbiased objective dispassionate level-headed clear-headed farsighted wise-minded well-judged well-reasoned informed knowledgeable experienced

    Meaning of Judicious

    Having or showing a keen awareness and understanding of the situation and making good decisions based on that understanding

    Definitions

    • Having, showing, or involving a good or sensible judgment, especially about what should be done in a particular situation
    • * Having or exercising sound judgment or discretion

    Etymology of Judicious

    The word "judicious" comes from the Latin word "judiciem" which is the accusative form of "judicium" meaning judgment or decision
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of making wise or informed decisions

    Example Uses

    • The judge made a judicious decision in the difficult case, taking into account all the relevant evidence
    • * It was judicious of her to wait until she had all the facts before acting
    • * The company's judicious use of resources allowed it to stay afloat during the economic downturn

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    imprudent foolish reckless impulsive impetuous rash hasty thoughtless careless inconsiderate insensitive illogical unreasonable unjust biased partisan emotional irrational foolish silly absurd ridiculous unintelligent unwise ill-advised misguided

    Related Nouns

    judgment decision discretion wisdom prudence discernment astuteness sensibility rationality logic thoughtfulness carefulness considerateness perception intuition sagacity cleverness keenness insight intelligence reasonableness fairness justice impartiality objectivity

    Related Verbs

    judge decide discern distinguish differentiate evaluate assess consider deliberate weigh ponder reflect think reason rationalize analyze examine inspect investigate

    Related Adjectives

    prudent wise discerning astute sensible rational logical thoughtful deliberate cautious careful mindful considerate perceptive intuitive sagacious clever sharp keen insightful intelligent reasonable sound fair just impartial unbiased objective dispassionate