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obezřetnost — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • circumspection noun Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  • Providence name Divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.
  • prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.

Senses

obezřetnost is used for these senses in English:

  • circumspection Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; consideration of all that is pertinent.
  • providence Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]
  • 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.

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.

Providence — full definition

  1. name Divine guidance or protective care, often attributed to God or fate.
  2. noun Careful planning and management for the future; foresight and thrift.

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