roztropność — meaning in English

English meaning

• caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
• forethought noun Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
• prudence noun Careful, sensible judgment, especially about practical matters and future risks.
• sagacity noun The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful.

Senses

roztropność 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.
• forethought Provident care; prudence.
• 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.
• sagacity The quality of being sage, wise, or able to make good decisions; the quality of being perceptive, astute or insightful. [from 16th c.]

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.

forethought — full definition

1. noun Thinking beforehand or in advance, planning; prior or previous consideration.
2. noun Anticipation.
3. noun Provident care; prudence.

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