prudent

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɹuːdənt/

Adjective

prudent

1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence
   • 1643, John Milton, Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce

     Moses established a grave and prudent law.

2. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

   ''His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top

3. Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

   Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget

Synonyms

• (sagacious in adapting means to ends) seeSynonyms en
• (practically wise) seeSynonyms en
• (frugal) seeSynonyms en
• considerate, provident

Antonyms

• imprudent

Related terms

• jurisprudence
• prudence
• prudential
• provident

Translations

• French: prudent
• German: umsichtig, vorsichtig
• Italian: prudente
• Portuguese: prudente
• Russian: рассуди́тельный
• Spanish: prudente

Translations

• Portuguese: prudente
• Russian: проница́тельный
• Spanish: prudente

Translations

• Portuguese: prudente
• Russian: бережли́вый
• Spanish: prudente

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