Word
judicious
Phoneticsju·di·cious, stress on the second syllable
US/dʒuˈdɪʃəs/
UK/dʒuːdˈɪʃəs/
Definition
adj. showing good judgment and making sensible decisions. You use this to describe someone who thinks carefully before they act to get the best result.
adj. having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. Often describes the careful and balanced application of resources, power, or criticism.
Examples
“The manager made a judicious decision to save money.”
“A judicious use of the remaining budget allowed the team to finish the project without requesting more funds.”
“The historian's judicious analysis of the conflicting reports provided a balanced perspective that previous scholars had overlooked in their haste to assign blame.”
Examples
simple
“The manager made a judicious decision to save money.”
contextual
“A judicious use of the remaining budget allowed the team to finish the project without requesting more funds.”
complex
“The historian's judicious analysis of the conflicting reports provided a balanced perspective that previous scholars had overlooked in their haste to assign blame.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “judicious” in context.
Verb
01. judicious choice
“A judicious choice of words can de-escalate a tense situation.”
adj + noun
02. judicious investment
“The company's success is due to the judicious investment of its profits.”
adj + noun
03. judicious mix
“The recipe requires a judicious mix of spices to achieve the right flavor.”
adj + noun
04. judicious use
“The judicious use of antibiotics is essential to prevent resistance.”
adj + noun
05. remain judicious
“It is vital to remain judicious when allocating limited resources.”
verb + adj
06. seem judicious
“The proposed cuts did not seem judicious given the current economic climate.”
verb + adj
Adjective
07. entirely judicious
“His handling of the sensitive information was entirely judicious.”
adv + adj
08. highly judicious
“The board made a highly judicious choice in selecting the new CEO.”
adv + adj
Noun
09. judicious in
“You should be more judicious in your selection of business partners.”
adj + prep
10. a judicious blend of
“The film is a judicious blend of comedy and hard-hitting drama.”
11. exercise judicious restraint
“The police were praised for exercising judicious restraint during the protest.”
12. make judicious use of
“The architect made judicious use of natural light to brighten the space.”
Usage
Typically used to describe abstract nouns like 'use', 'choice', 'decision', or 'application'.
Real-World Examples
“The manager’s judicious planning helped avoid costly mistakes.” “A judicious parent sets boundaries without cruelty. A judicious leader balances empathy with responsibility. A judicious friend knows when honesty needs a softer edge.” “Bank of Thailand (BOT) Deputy Governor Piti Disyatat on Tuesday said the nation's economic growth was expected to turn positive in the fourth quarter of 2025, though he added that policymakers need to be judicious about making further rate cuts.” “Notably, Pluto is judicious with its advertisements, inserting two to three minutes of ads at ten to twenty-minute intervals (the frequency varies by film) and ensuring they appear at scene transitions, unlike some other platforms that may interrupt mid-scene or even during dialogue.” Etymology
From French judicieux, ultimately derived from Latin iudico. Related to judge, judicial.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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