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judicious

/dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/adjective

Showing careful thought and good sense in making decisions.

Example sentences

  • “A judicious use of your savings now will pay off later.”
  • “The editor made a few judicious cuts that improved the whole article.”

Not the same as 'judicial', which refers to courts. A judicious choice simply shows good judgment.

Synonyms for judicious

Antonyms

  • injudicious
  • foolish
  • unwise

Often confused with judicious

judicious vs judicial

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