Judicious Meaning in English

word

US

dʒuˈdɪʃəs

joo-DISH-uhs

UK

dʒuːdˈɪʃəs

joo-DEE-shuhs

Definition

Showing good judgment or making wise and careful decisions, especially when considering what is best in a situation.

Usage & Nuances

'Judicious' is formal and positive, often used to praise someone's thoughtful choices. Common collocations: 'judicious use', 'judicious decision', 'judicious investment'. Not used for casual or minor decisions.

• Spanish: juicioso - sensato
• Portuguese (BR): judicioso - sensato
• Portuguese (PT): judicioso - sensato
• Chinese (Simplified): 明智的 - 审慎的
• Chinese (Traditional): 明智的 - 審慎的
• Hindi: विवेकपूर्ण - समझदारीपूर्ण
• Arabic: حكيم - متبصر
• Bengali: বিচক্ষণ - বিজ্ঞ判断
• Russian: благоразумный - рассудительный
• Japanese: 思慮深い - 賢明な
• Vietnamese: sáng suốt - có suy xét
• Korean: 신중한 - 현명한
• Turkish: sağduyulu - akıllıca
• Urdu: دانشمندانہ - دانشمند
• Indonesian: bijaksana - arif

Example Sentences

She made a judicious choice when buying the house.

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A judicious use of time will help you finish your work early.

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The teacher praised his judicious decision.

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It’s always judicious to double-check your work before submitting it.

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Their judicious investments paid off in the long run.

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Being judicious about what information you share online is important.

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