Prudence and Zaniness

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Prudence noun - A close attentiveness to avoiding danger.

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Zaniness is an antonym for prudence.

Nearby Words: prudent, prudently, prudential

Zaniness noun - Lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: what zaniness possessed you to take a mental health day when you knew that the head honcho would be visiting?

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Prudence is an antonym for zaniness.

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Zaniness and Prudence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudence/zaniness

Prudence & Zaniness. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudence/zaniness>.

Zaniness or Prudence. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudence/zaniness.

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