noun
- the quality of being careful and sensible in making decisions; good judgment in practical matters
Examples
- Financial prudence requires saving money for emergencies.
- She showed great prudence in not investing all her money in one stock.
- The company’s prudence in expanding slowly helped it survive the recession.
- His prudence prevented him from making a hasty decision.
- The government’s fiscal prudence kept the budget balanced.
- With prudence and planning, they managed to buy their first home.