discretion

[dih-skresh-uhn] / dɪˈskrɛʃ ən /

NOUN

caution, judgment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention foresight maturity prudence responsibility tact vigilance wisdom

STRONG

acumen calculation care carefulness chariness circumspection concern considerateness consideration deliberation diplomacy discernment discrimination forethought gumption heed heedfulness judiciousness observation perspicacity precaution providence sagacity sense shrewdness solicitude thoughtfulness wariness warning watchfulness

WEAK

canniness good sense presence of mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

carelessness disregard ignorance indiscretion negligence thoughtlessness

STRONG

heedlessness inattention indifference neglect omission

Example Sentences

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Local officials have broad discretion to use these grants to improve anything from public safety infrastructure to residential structures.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the president retained the discretion to transfer weapons and material back to the military as needed.

From The Wall Street Journal

But some legislators are saying outage-related refunds shouldn’t be left up to the discretion of phone, internet and cable companies.

From MarketWatch

Newsom’s office said federal and state law give the governor discretion to decline extradition requests when the alleged conduct occurred in California.

From Los Angeles Times

“The discretion belongs to Congress, unless the choice is clearly wrong, a display of arbitrary power, not an exercise of judgment,” the court said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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