prudent
AdjectiveUS[proo-duhnt]/ˈprudənt/2 syllables
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Adjective (1)
- careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment“a prudent manager”“prudent rulers”“prudent hesitation”“more prudent to hide than to fight”Opposite imprudentSimilar judicious, circumspect, prudential, providentSee also advisable, careful, provident, responsible, wise
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
Pru′dent adjective
Origin: L. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf. F. prudent. See Provident.
1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; — opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior.
Moses established a grave and prudent law.— John Milton
2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
Synonyms: Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54