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Prudence

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Prudence

/ˈpɹuːd(ə)n(t)s/

Tone: "Prudence" is tonally neutral and works across formal and informal registers. Pairing it with its antonym "imprudence" can sharpen contrast and clarify an argument.

Usage: "Prudence" is primarily used as a noun. Its central meaning — discretion in practical affairs — makes it most effective in contexts where precision matters over a more general alternative.

Antonyms for "prudence" (68 found)

Adjective(1 words)

neglig

Noun(67 words)

asininity audaciousness blunders blurting boldness boobing brashness brazening brazenness cacoethes carelessness chutzpa courting daftness daredevil daring desperation emboldening escapade escapades

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extravagances exuberance fatuity follies folly foolery foolhardiness foolishness gambling gutsiness hastiness hutzpah icarus idiocies idiocy imbecilities imbecility impatience improvidence imprudence impulsiveness indiscretion indiscretions insanity irresponsibility lapse lunacies lunacymore recklessnegligence pertness prurience rakishness rashness recklessness risking sauciness speculations squandering stupidities stupidity temerity tempting unrealism unwariness wastefulness wrongheadedness

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