prudent
[ prood-nt ]
/ ˈprud nt /
adjective
wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
careful in providing for the future; provident: a prudent decision.
Origin of prudent
SYNONYMS FOR prudent
1
sensible.
OTHER WORDS FROM prudent
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH prudent
prudent prudentialWords nearby prudent
prs.,
prt,
prud'hon,
prude,
prudence,
prudent,
prudential,
prudentius,
prudery,
prudhoe bay,
prudish
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British Dictionary definitions for prudently
prudent
/ (ˈpruːdənt) /
adjective
discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
practical and careful in providing for the future
exercising good judgment or common sense
Derived forms of prudent
prudently, adverbWord Origin for prudent
C14: from Latin
prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of
prōvidens acting with foresight; see
provident