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The word "judicious" traces back to a Latin word meaning "judge."
Part of speech:
The word "judicious" is common and formal, with a positive tone.
"He goes away at judicious intervals, on business, giving me a chance to miss him."
Explain the meaning of "judicious" without saying "rational" or "self-controlled."
Fill in the blanks: "If you want to (accomplish some goal), then (doing something stupid, unwise, wasteful, or offensive) isn't exactly judicious."
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The precise opposite of JUDICIOUS is INJUDICIOUS. But a pretty close opposite of JUDICIOUS is
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