Judiciousness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /jü-ˈdi-shəs/ ju·di·cious

Meaning & Definition of Judiciousness

Judiciousness (adjective)

  1. having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment

Judiciousness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: advisability, advisableness, desirability, desirableness, expedience, expediency, prudence, wisdom
    related: advantageousness, beneficialness, profitability, feasibility, practicality, usefulness, opportuneness, seasonableness, timeliness
    opposite: imprudence, inadvisability, inexpedience, inexpediency, injudiciousness, unwisdom
    near: impracticality, infeasibility, inopportuneness, unseasonableness, untimeliness

Related Entry: Judicious (adjective)

Judicious is a different word from Judiciousness. The synonyms below are for judicious, not for judiciousness.

  1. having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech

    "a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise"

    similar: discreet, intelligent, judgmatic, prudent
    related: cautious, chary, circumspect, cozy, forehanded, foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful, discerning, discriminating, sage, sane, sapient, senseful, sensible, wise, canny, provident, astute, perspicacious, sagacious, shrewd
    opposite: imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious
    near: careless, heedless, incautious, rash, improvident, shortsighted, foolish, unwise

  2. suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances

    "I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious"

    similar: advisable, desirable, expedient, politic, prudent, tactical, wise
    related: advantageous, beneficial, profitable, useful, utilitarian, feasible, possible, practicable, practical, opportune, seasonable, timely, opportunistic, self-seeking
    opposite: impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise
    near: impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable, inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Judiciousness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Judiciousness:

advisability, advisableness, desirability, desirableness, expedience, expediency, prudence, wisdom

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Judiciousness

Words with the opposite meaning of Judiciousness:

imprudence, inadvisability, inexpedience, inexpediency, injudiciousness, unwisdom

Related Words for Judiciousness

advantageousness, beneficialness, profitability, feasibility, practicality, usefulness, opportuneness, seasonableness, timeliness

Near Antonyms of Judiciousness

impracticality, infeasibility, inopportuneness, unseasonableness, untimeliness

Word Forms of Judiciousness

Derived words: judiciously (adverb), judiciousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Judiciousness

borrowed from Middle French judicieux, from Latin jūdicium "legal proceedings, court, judgment, faculty of judging, discernment" + Middle French -eux, going back to Old French -eus, earlier -os, -ous, going back to Latin -ōsus -ous judicial

First known use: 1591

Frequently Asked Questions about Judiciousness

What does "Judiciousness" mean?

"Judiciousness" means having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment.

What is another word for "Judiciousness"?

Other words for "Judiciousness" include advisability, advisableness, desirability, desirableness, expedience, expediency, prudence and wisdom. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Judiciousness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Judiciousness"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Judiciousness". Common alternatives include advisability, advisableness, desirability, desirableness, expedience, expediency, prudence and wisdom.

What is the opposite of "Judiciousness"?

Antonyms of "Judiciousness" include imprudence, inadvisability, inexpedience, inexpediency, injudiciousness and unwisdom. Near antonyms include impracticality, infeasibility, inopportuneness and unseasonableness.

How do you use "Judiciousness" in a sentence?

Examples of "Judiciousness" in a sentence: "the judiciousness of using such harsh language in a letter of complaint is questionable at best".

Is "Judiciousness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Judiciousness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Judiciousness"?

"Judiciousness" is pronounced /jü-ˈdi-shəs/ and divided into syllables as ju·di·cious.

What is the origin of the word "Judiciousness"?

"Judiciousness" comes from borrowed from Middle French judicieux, from Latin jūdicium "legal proceedings, court, judgment, faculty of judging, discernment" + Middle French -eux, going back to Old French -eus, earlier -os, -ous, going back to Latin -ōsus -ous judicial. First known use: 1591.