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pru·dent
 prudent
- pronunciation:
- pru
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having or showing wisdom and caution in practical matters; sensible.
Being naturally prudent, she was not inclined to take such a risk.Postponing the expansion was a prudent decision.
- synonyms:
- judicious, sagacious, sage, wise
- antonyms:
- impolitic, imprudent, rash, reckless, unwise
- similar words:
- careful, cautious, discerning, levelheaded, politic, practical, safe, sapient, sensible, well
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| definition 2: |
characterized by wise or careful planning for the future; provident.
They've made prudent retirement plans.- synonyms:
- provident
- antonyms:
- improvident
- similar words:
- careful, deliberate, farsighted, judicious, practical, shrewd
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| definition 3: |
aware of the probable consequences of one's actions.
On these occasions, she was always prudent in her choice of words.
- synonyms:
- circumspect, discreet, mindful
- antonyms:
- imprudent, rash, reckless, shortsighted
- similar words:
- cautious, chary, guarded, judicious, mindful, possible, safe, wary
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| related words: |
advisable, cagey, canny, circumspect, conservative, delicate, desirable, discreet, economical, frugal, intelligent, moderate, parsimonious, provident, reasonable, safe, sage, sober, sound, tactful, thrifty, vigilant, watchful, wise |
| derivation: |
prudently (adv.) |
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