prudent

[ prood-nt ]

adjective

1. wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober.

   Synonyms: careful, cautious, sensible

2. careful in providing for the future; provident:

   a prudent decision.

   Synonyms: frugal, thrifty, economical

prudent

/ ˈpruːdənt /

adjective

1. discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
2. practical and careful in providing for the future
3. exercising good judgment or common sense

Derived Forms

• ˈprudently, adverb

Other Words From

• pru·dent·ly adverb
• non·pru·dent adjective
• pre·pru·dent adjective
• su·per·pru·dent adjective
• un·pru·dent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudent¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin prūdent- (stem of prūdēns ), contraction of prōvidēns provident

Word History and Origins

Origin of prudent¹

C14: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident

Example Sentences

He added: "The actions taken by Henry's parents were based on professional advice from qualified financial advisers, reflecting prudent and responsible management of their family affairs."

From BBC

What is required, however, are prudent public policies that support everyone to eat healthily and sustainably.

From Salon

It certainly seemed prudent to us at the time, which is one of the reasons that we created “1/6: The Graphic Novel.”

From Salon

"Any prudent brand considering any Tesla partnership has to take Musk’s massively amplified, highly politicised, capricious and arbitrary behaviour, which sometimes veers into hate speech, into account," it added.

From BBC

“It just seemed like the cost prudent thing to do,” said J.C.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• careful
• cautious
• discreet
• economical
• frugal
• judicious
• reasonable
• sane
• shrewd
• vigilant