judiciousness

noun

Definition of judiciousnessnext
as in expediency
suitability for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for judiciousness
  1. expediency
  2. desirability
  3. prudence
  4. expedience
  5. wisdom
Noun
  • Built for expediency Texas Children's emergency department is next door to its urgent care.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The Trump campaign, and Vance in particular, need to answer and be held accountable for dangerous, racist lies for political expediency.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 27 Sep. 2024
Definition of expediency
Noun
  • Homebuyers are often eager to research neighborhood characteristics like access to shopping, school quality, or crime rates because these factors impact liveability, desirability, and safety, and the same logic should apply to researching climate risks.
    Daryl Fairweather, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Beccari estimated that Vuitton hosted a few thousand top clients during the Louis Vuitton and America’s Cup races, and that such affiliations increase the desirability of the brand.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of desirability
Noun
  • What Are The Candidates Missing? Healthcare spending has ballooned to levels that defy fiscal prudence, but healthcare dollars aren’t going to the people who provide it.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The market may have wanted a more upbeat outlook for 2025 to support analysts’ projections of low-double-digit percentage earnings growth, but Danaher is known for its conservatism and prudence regarding forward guidance.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024
Definition of prudence
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  • Make no mistake, Biden is a true patriot — someone who unlike so many cares more about his country, the welfare of its citizens and the Constitution than political expedience and personal gain.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024
  • The line between governing and eyeing the next election has become indistinguishable — much to the chagrin of those who wish expedience and partisanship had less influence over lawmakers and their decisions.
    Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2024
Definition of expedience
Noun
  • Selena Gomez is sharing some special words of wisdom she’s received from her peers.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Entrepreneurship is the very definition of defied wisdom.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of wisdom
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