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   prudent

   /ˈpruːd(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. acting with or showing care and thought for the future: "no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose" Similar wisewell judgedjudicioussagacioussageshrewdadvisablewell advisedpoliticsensiblecommonsensicalcautiouscarefulcannycharywarycircumspectfar-sightedforearmedforehandedrare:forethoughtfulthriftyprovidenteconomicalcannysparingfrugalabstemiousscrimpingOpposite unwiseimprudentincautiousimprudentextravagantimprudent

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- ‘foreseeing, attending to’ (see provident).

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   Prudent means careful and avoiding risks, or showing good judgment in avoiding uncertainties. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Prudent means having or showing sound judgment, wisdom, or discretion. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of prudent from the authoritative Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Prudent definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. . See examples of PRUDENT used in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of prudent, an adjective that describes careful and sensible judgment or action. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples and word family of prudent.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRUDENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Prudent means sensible and careful in managing one's activities or providing for the future. Learn more about the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of prudent with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Prudent means sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks. Learn how to use this formal adjective with pictures, pronunciation, synonyms and collocations.

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   Prudent means wise and careful, especially in making decisions or actions. Learn how to use this formal adjective with examples and translations in different languages.

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   Prudent means sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions, avoiding unnecessary risks. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and listen to the pronunciation.

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    1. Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense: a prudent manager of money. 2. Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical matters or in planning for the future: a prudent investment.

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    Learn the meaning of prudent, an adjective that describes someone who is careful or wise in practical matters. Find synonyms, antonyms, origin, examples and related words for prudent.