prudently

[prood-nt-lee]

adverb

1. in a wise, judicious, discreet, or careful manner.

   Donors want their charitable gifts to be invested prudently and managed professionally.

   For the moment, scientists are prudently refraining from making sweeping assertions, insisting on the need for further research.

Other Word Forms

• nonprudently adverb
• preprudently adverb
• unprudently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudently¹

prudent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Eisenhauer said that under state law utilities are allowed to shift fire damages to customers if they have operated their system prudently and reasonably.

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Trakhtenberg said the board’s compensation committee reviewed the circumstances of the fire that year and found that the company had acted “prudently” in maintaining its equipment.

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It defends its trade with Moscow by saying it is not selling lethal arms and "prudently handles the export of dual-use items in accordance with laws and regulations".

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This reflects an entrenched cultural, moral and political belief that it is possible to retire with abundant savings — you just have to learn how to be strategic, budget wisely, save diligently and invest prudently.

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In order to qualify for the money, a utility must have acted prudently to prevent a fire.

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• warily