Antonyms of noun prudence
1 of 2 senses of prudence
Sense 1
prudence -- (discretion in practical affairs)
Antonym of imprudence (Sense 1)
=> imprudence -- (a lack of caution in practical affairs)
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun prudence
2 senses of prudence
Sense 1
prudence -- (discretion in practical affairs)
=> discretion, discernment -- (the trait of judging wisely and objectively; "a man of discernment")
=> natural virtue -- ((scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature)
Sense 2
discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence -- (knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion")
=> sagacity, sagaciousness, judgment, judgement, discernment -- (the mental ability to understand and discriminate between relations)