prudent
adjective
Origin of prudent
Synonyms for prudent
Related Words for prudent
cautious, reasonable, frugal, shrewd, vigilant, discreet, sane, economical, judicious, careful, advisable, canny, circumspect, discerning, far-sighted, leery, politic, provident, sagacious, sageExamples from the Web for prudent
Contemporary Examples of prudent
There was no way to test blood for HIV, and excluding gays was a prudent move.
Bicycle riders are prudent to fear being clipped by a passing car.
It was the result of a chain of good decisions—wise, prudent, long-sighted, or, at the least, expedient choices.
It is, rather famously, not the most prudent move to get a Ph.D in philosophy.
It would be prudent to reach some kind of consensus soon, because when you collect-it-all, the next step is to automate-it-all.
Historical Examples of prudent
He resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any altercation with Haley.
Brave and BoldHoratio Alger
I am to be prudent and economical, of course; that's part of my trust.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
A prudent person, lapsing into a dilemma, is specially discomfitted.
Weighed and WantingGeorge MacDonald
Will you permit me now to introduce you to your prudent friend and your fair enemy?
Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth
Very strong; and he is prudent to leave that opinion in writing.
Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10)Maria Edgeworth