Synonyms

prudently

American

[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /

adverb

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

Etymology

Origin of prudently

prudent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Andrew Wiederhorn, chief executive of the restaurant group, said in Monday’s statement that FAT Brands aims to connect with key stakeholders on a value-maximizing plan and “will act prudently” to protect stakeholder interests.

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the 2019 law, a utility is automatically deemed to have acted prudently if its equipment starts a wildfire.

From Los Angeles Times

A change in management offers an opportunity to prudently pause the program and repair the balance sheet, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company says it acted prudently in maintaining the safety of its system before the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Institutions that manage risk prudently are at a competitive disadvantage to those that chase yield.

From Barron's

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