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предпазливост — meaning in English

predpazlivost

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English meaning

  • caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  • circumspection noun Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  • heed verb To pay close attention to advice or a warning and take it seriously.
  • precaution noun An action taken in advance to prevent a problem or reduce a risk.
  • prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.
  • wariness noun vigilance or the condition of being alert

Senses

предпазливост is used for these senses in English:

  • caution A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
  • chariness The condition of being chary; caution
  • circumspection Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  • heed Careful attention.
  • precaution Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good.
  • prudence (uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
  • wariness vigilance or the condition of being alert

caution — full definition

  1. noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
  2. noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
  3. verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.

circumspection — full definition

  1. noun Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  2. noun Caution, watchfulness, or vigilance fueled by such awareness.

Related Bulgarian words