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Bedächtigkeit

deliberateness, careful thoughtfulness

noun beh-DAEKH-tikh-kite Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

Bedächtigkeit describes a measured, unhurried way of thinking and acting. Mit Bedächtigkeit vorgehen (to proceed with deliberateness). It is valued as a character quality suggesting wisdom over impulsiveness.

Examples

"Die Bedächtigkeit, mit der er jede Entscheidung traf, war beruhigend."

Natural Translation

The deliberateness with which he made each decision was reassuring.

Literal Translation

The deliberateness, with that he each decision made, was reassuring.

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