judicious | Definition of judicious

Synonyms and Antonyms of judicious

1 having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech

a good teacher who knows how to give judicious criticism as well as praise

Synonyms of judicious

discreet, intelligent, judgmatic (or judgmatical), prudent

Words Related to judicious

cautious, chary, circumspect, cozy

forehanded, foresighted, foresightful, forethoughtful

discerning, discriminating, sage, sane, sapient, senseful, sensible, wise

canny, provident

astute, perspicacious, sagacious, shrewd

Near Antonyms of judicious

careless, heedless, incautious, rash

improvident, shortsighted

foolish, unwise

Antonyms of judicious

imprudent, indiscreet, injudicious

2 suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances

I'll ask for the raise at a time I deem most judicious

Synonyms of judicious

advisable, desirable, expedient, politic, prudent, tactical, wise

Words Related to judicious

advantageous, beneficial, profitable

useful, utilitarian

feasible, possible, practicable, practical

opportune, seasonable, timely

opportunistic, self-seeking

Near Antonyms of judicious

impractical, profitless, unfeasible, unprofitable

inopportune, unseasonable, untimely

Antonyms of judicious

impolitic, imprudent, inadvisable, inexpedient, injudicious, unwise