prudent

[ prood-nt ]

adjective

1. wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober.

   Synonyms: careful, cautious, sensible

2. careful in providing for the future; provident:

   a prudent decision.

   Synonyms: frugal, thrifty, economical

prudent

/ ˈpruːdənt /

adjective

1. discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
2. practical and careful in providing for the future
3. exercising good judgment or common sense

Derived Forms

• ˈprudently, adverb

Other Words From

• pru·dent·ly adverb
• non·pru·dent adjective
• pre·pru·dent adjective
• su·per·pru·dent adjective
• un·pru·dent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin prūdent- (stem of prūdēns ), contraction of prōvidēns provident

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudent¹

C14: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident

Example Sentences

"Any prudent brand considering any Tesla partnership has to take Musk’s massively amplified, highly politicised, capricious and arbitrary behaviour, which sometimes veers into hate speech, into account," it added.

From BBC

“It just seemed like the cost prudent thing to do,” said J.C.

From Los Angeles Times

"These are two prudent steps to support the company’s access to liquidity," Boeing said in a statement.

From BBC

Credibility relies on appearing prudent, and she has said she’s not in a “race to get money out of the door”.

From BBC

Luckily the two are on the same frequency, and Cuarón agreed it would be prudent to hire another cinematographer.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• careful
• cautious
• discreet
• economical
• frugal
• judicious
• reasonable
• sane
• shrewd
• vigilant