prudence

nouns

discretion in practical affairs
prudence
is derived from
prudential
antonym
imprudence
is a type of (narrower)
(scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature
natural virtue
is a type of (narrower)
the trait of judging wisely and objectively
"a man of discernment"
discernment, discretion
knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress
"the servants showed great tact and discretion"
circumspection, discreetness, discretion, prudence
is derived from
prudent