Prudence and Precipitousness

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Prudence noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

Usage example: advised to use some old-fashioned prudence when agreeing to meet face-to-face with an online acquaintance

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Precipitousness is an antonym for prudence.

Nearby Words: prudent, prudently, prudential

Precipitousness noun - Excited and often showy or disorderly speed.

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Prudence is an antonym for precipitousness.

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