judicious
gb/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/ us/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/
C1
English
~ 27800
megfontolt
C1
FORMAL
1
megfontolt
B2
Usage pattern:
be judicious in [doing something]
The company made a judicious investment in renewable energy, which paid off within a few years.
A vállalat megfontolt beruházást hajtott végre a megújuló energiába, ami néhány éven belül megtérült.
Please be judicious in your use of the printer, as ink and paper are expensive.
Kérlek, használd megfontoltan a nyomtatót, mert a tinta és a papír drága.
Her judicious editing improved the report without changing its main message.
A judicious mix of savings and low-risk investments can protect you during an economic downturn.
The judge urged the parties to take a more judicious approach to resolving their dispute.
Learner examples
We must be judicious in how we spend our money.
Megfontoltan kell elköltenünk a pénzünket.
He made a judicious choice and waited for a better offer.
Megfontolt döntést hozott, és megvárt egy jobb ajánlatot.
Use the medicine in a judicious way and follow the doctor’s advice.
The teacher praised her for her judicious use of online sources.
A judicious plan can save time and reduce problems later.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "judicious" with "judicial." "Judicious" means having or showing good judgment. "Judicial" relates to judges or the legal system (for example, a judicial decision). Learners may also overuse "judicious" in informal speech, where simpler words like "wise" or "sensible" are more natural.
Meaning
showing wise, careful judgment
Collocations
judicious use
|judicious decision
|judicious choice
|judicious investment
|judicious mix
|judicious balance
Synonyms
wise (More general and slightly more common; can sound less formal than "judicious.")
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prudent (Stresses careful planning to avoid risk or trouble, especially in the future.)
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sensible (Everyday word for practical good sense; less formal than "judicious.")
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discerning (Focuses on the ability to see small but important differences and make good choices.)
Antonyms
foolish (Shows bad judgment or lack of sense, the opposite of careful and wise.)
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reckless (Describes actions taken without thinking about risk or results, the opposite of cautious and judicious.)
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imprudent (Formal opposite, describing choices made without enough thought about possible problems.)
Themes
thinking
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
Showing good and careful judgment, so that you make smart and sensible choices.
Having or showing good, careful judgment, especially in deciding what is the most sensible or effective thing to do.
Grammar
Dictionary form
judicious
IPA
GB/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/
US/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/
Syllables & stress
ju - di - cious (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: judicious
Word family
Expressions
a judicious balance between
1/ə d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs bˈæləns bɪtwˈin/
fixed phrase
formal
carefully chosen balance between things
A careful and wise balance between two or more things that could easily be too much or too little.
Examples
- Their proposal strikes a judicious balance between cost and quality.
- Good leadership requires a judicious balance between confidence and humility.
a judicious mix of
1/ə d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs mˈɪks əv/
fixed phrase
formal
wisely chosen combination of things
A combination of different things that is chosen carefully and wisely.
Examples
- The course uses a judicious mix of theory and practice.
- A judicious mix of vegetables and spices gave the soup a rich flavor.
be judicious in
1/bˈi d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
act with care and wisdom in
To be careful and show good judgment in how you do something.
Examples
- You should be judicious in choosing which job offers to accept.
- Parents must be judicious in how they share family photos online.
judicious use of
1/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs jˈus əv/
fixed phrase
formal
careful and wise use of something
Using something in a careful, limited, and smart way, not wasting it.
Examples
- Judicious use of social media can help a small business reach new customers.
- The project was completed on time thanks to the judicious use of staff and equipment.