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- Dictionaryprudent/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 Opposite
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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.
: 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.
Prudent definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. . See examples of PRUDENT used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of prudent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word prudent, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
prudence (somewhat formal) being sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks: The bank conducted its business with great prudence. Prudence is used particularly in financial contexts.
adjective. formal uk / ˈpruːd ə nt / us. Add to word list. wise and careful: [ + to do sth ] I think it would be prudent to leave now before it starts raining. prudence. noun [ U ] formal uk / ˈpruːd ə ns / us. prudently. adverb. (Definition of prudent from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of prudent.
Some common synonyms of prudent are judicious, sage, sane, sapient, sensible, and wise. While all these words mean "having or showing sound judgment," prudent suggests the exercise of restraint guided by sound practical wisdom and discretion. a prudent decision to wait out the storm.
