judicious
gb/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/ us/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/
C1
Engleză
~ 27800
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
showing wise, careful judgment
Showing good and careful judgment, so that you make smart and sensible choices.
Tipar de utilizare:
be judicious in [doing something]
Greșeală frecventă:
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.
Sinonime
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.)
Antonime
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.)
Colocații
judicious use
|judicious decision
|judicious choice
|judicious investment
|judicious mix
|judicious balance
Teme
thinking
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
|education
Exemple
- The company made a judicious investment in renewable energy, which paid off within a few years.
- Please be judicious in your use of the printer, as ink and paper are expensive.
- 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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We must be judicious in how we spend our money.
- He made a judicious choice and waited for a better offer.
- 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.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
judicious
IPA
GB/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/
US/d͡ʒudˈɪʃəs/
Silabe și accent
ju - di - cious (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: judicious
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.