PRUDENCE


Meaning of PRUDENCE in English

pru ‧ dence /ˈpruːd ə ns/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks:

financial prudence

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THESAURUS

■ carefulness

▪ care if you do something with care, you are careful to avoid damage, mistakes etc:

She put the needle in with great care.

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Everyone should take care in the sun.

▪ caution care to avoid danger or risks, or care about trusting information that might not be true:

Her evidence should be treated with caution.

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There was a certain lack of caution among investors.

▪ prudence a sensible and careful attitude that makes you avoid unnecessary risks - a rather formal use:

Banks should show more prudence in lending money.

▪ vigilance careful attention to what is happening, so that you will notice any danger or illegal activity:

Governments from across the world have called for greater vigilance against Internet-based crime.

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There is a need for constant vigilance to protect vulnerable people.

▪ regard for something careful attention and consideration shown to something, to avoid danger or risks - used especially when someone fails to do this:

The court heard that the company had shown no regard for the safety of its employees.

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These men are cold-blooded killers and have little regard for human life.

▪ tact care not to say anything that might offend or upset someone:

He handled the matter with a great deal of tact.

▪ discretion care to deal with situations in a way that does not embarrass, upset or offend people, especially by not telling any of their secrets:

Any confidential information was treated with discretion.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.