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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries신중함
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sinjungham
"그는 모든 행동에 신중함을 보인다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being cautious, careful, and circumspect; the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
"Financial prudence dictates that we save a portion of our income every month." - 2
Wisdom in practical affairs or careful management of resources.
"She handled the delicate negotiation with great prudence."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'prudence' originates from the Latin 'prudentia', meaning 'foresight' or 'sagacity'. It evolved through Old French 'prudence' before entering Middle English, where it retained its connotation of wisdom and careful judgment.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Prudence"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Prudence" is said worldwide
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prudence
Transliteration: /pʁy.dɑ̃s/
"Il faut faire preuve de prudence dans cette situation délicate."
Besonnenheit
Transliteration: /bəˈzɔnənhaɪ̯t/
"In Krisenzeiten ist politische Besonnenheit gefragt."
prudenza
Transliteration: /pruˈdɛn.tsa/
"La prudenza non è mai troppa quando si guida di notte."
prudencia
Transliteration: /pɾuˈðen.sja/
"Actuó con mucha prudencia al tomar esa decisión difícil."
prudência
Transliteration: /pɾuˈdẽ.si.ɐ/
"É preciso medir as palavras e agir com prudência."
विवेक
Transliteration: vivek
"कठिन समय में विवेक से काम लेना चाहिए।"
谨慎
Transliteration: jǐnshèn
"我们在处理投资时必须保持谨慎。"
신중함
Transliteration: sinjungham
"그는 모든 행동에 신중함을 보인다."
慎重さ
Transliteration: shinchōsa
"重大な決定には常に慎重さが求められる。"
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