judicious
/dʒuːˈdɪʃəs
/adjective
Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense: the judicious use of public investment...
- It is a careful, judicious, moderate way forward proposed by a man who knows about war.
- Social occasions in particular require judicious thought and planning.
- We were, quite literally, reaping the rewards of ignoring the judicious practice of crop rotation.
Synonyms
wise, sensible, prudent, politic, shrewd, astute, canny, sagacious, common-sense, commonsensical, sound, well advised, well judged, well thought out, considered, thoughtful, perceptive, discerning, clear-sighted, insightful, far-sighted, percipient, discriminating, informed, intelligent, clever, enlightened, logical, rational;
discreet, careful, cautious, circumspect, diplomatic;
strategic, expedient, practical, advisable, in one's (best) interests
informal smart, savvy
Scottish & Northern English informal pawky
North American informal heads-up
dated, informal long-headed
rare argute, sapient
Usage
Judicious means ‘using good judgement, careful and sensible’, as in the judicious use of public investment or the judicious use of pesticides; it should not be confused with judicial, which means ‘relating to the administration of justice’, as in the judicial system.
Derivatives
judiciousness
/ noun ...- His judiciousness in selecting roles isn't in finding challenges as an actor but in finding catchy roles suited to his limitations.
- It is when he moves to a higher level of argument that Ricks loses his judiciousness.
- But this requires a kind of proportion and judiciousness that is noticeably absent from the conservative screeds.
Origin
Late 16th century: from French judicieux, from Latin judicium 'judgement' (see judicial).