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prudence

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/ˈpruː.dəns/ · pru-dence

The quality of being prudent; cautiousness and good judgment.

Meanings

nounformal

The quality of being prudent; cautiousness and good judgment.

سمجھداری؛ محتاط پن اور اچھی سوچنے کی صلاحیت۔

سمجھداری

samajhdari

Formal: سمجھداری

Synonyms

wisdomjudiciousnesscautionحکمتعقلسمجھداری

Antonyms

foolishnessimprudencerecklessnessبے وقوفینادانیلاپرواہی

Common Collocations

  • prudent decision
  • exercise prudence
  • prudence in planning

Example Sentences

Her prudence in financial matters ensured their family's stability.

مالی معاملات میں اس کی سمجھداری نے ان کے خاندان کی استحکام کو یقینی بنایا۔

Maali maamlaat mein is ki samajhdari ne un ke khandan ki istiqamat ko yaqini banaya.

It is wise to show prudence when making investments.

سرمایہ کاری کرتے وقت سمجھداری کا مظاہرہ کرنا عقلمندی ہے۔

Sarmaya kaari karte waqt samajhdari ka muzahira karna aqalmandi hai.

Prudence can often prevent unnecessary troubles.

سمجھداری اکثر غیر ضروری مسائل کو روک سکتی ہے۔

Samajhdari aksar gher zaroori masail ko rok sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

confidence:Prudence refers to cautiousness and wisdom, whereas confidence denotes a strong belief in oneself or one's abilities.

Word Family

prudent
adjectiveسمجھدار
prudently
adverbسمجھداری سے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'prudent' like 'present' — a reminder to think ahead before acting.

Imagine a wise owl sitting on a branch, carefully observing its surroundings.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عقل کو کام لاؤ اور ہوشیار بنو، پھر زندگی کی راہوں میں خزانہ پاؤ!

Aqal ko kaam lao aur hoshiyar bano, Phir zindagi ki raahon mein khazana pao!

Use your wisdom and be cautious, Then find treasures on life's paths!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہوشیار رہو، تو مصیبت سے بچو۔

Hoshiyaar raho, to museebat se bacho.

Be cautious, and avoid trouble.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "prudentia" — forethought, foresight

First known use: 14th century

The word Prudence comes from the Latin 'prudentia', which signifies foresight and good judgment. It evolved through Old French before entering the English language in the Middle Ages.