the quality or fact of being prudent.

caution with regard to practical matters; discretion.

regard for one's own interests.

provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality.

noun

caution , circumspection , discretion , forehandedness , foresight , foresightedness , forethought , forethoughtfulness , precaution , frugality , providence , thrift , thriftiness , calculation , canniness , cautiousness , economy , judiciousness , moderation , restraint , sense , sophrosyne , temperance , vigilance , wisdom

adjective

careful , circumspect , diplomatic , discreet , expedient , guarded , judicious , politic , prudent