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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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   (Definition of prudent from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) prudent | American Dictionary. adjective. us / ˈpru·d ə nt / Add to word list. showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful: His decision was prudent and timely.

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   : characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as. a. : marked by wisdom or judiciousness. prudent advice. b. : shrewd in the management of practical affairs. prudent investors. c. : marked by circumspection : discreet. d. : provident, frugal. prudently adverb. Did you know? It Is Prudent to Read Up on This Word History.

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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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPRUDENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   (Definition of prudent from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) prudent | Intermediate English. adjective. us / ˈpru·d ə nt / Add to word list. showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful: His decision was prudent and timely.

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   Describe an action as prudent if it is the wise thing to do under the existing circumstances. If you're getting in trouble, it is probably prudent to keep your mouth closed and just listen. If you show good and careful judgment when handling practical matters, you can be described as prudent.

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   Definition of prudent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   adjective. Someone who is prudent is sensible and careful. It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first. Being a prudent and cautious person, you realise that the problem must be resolved. prudently adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] I believe it is essential that we act prudently.