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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.
3 meanings: 1. discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect 2. practical and careful in providing for the.... Click for more definitions.
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.
Prudent definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. . See examples of PRUDENT used in a sentence.
prudent. adjective. formal uk / ˈpruːd ə nt / us. Add to word list. Add to word list. wise and careful: [ + to do sth ] I think it would be prudent to leave now before it starts raining.
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. /ˈpruːdnt/ (formal) sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks. a prudent businessman. a prudent decision/investment. It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead. opposite imprudent. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Word Origin.
Prudent definition: Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.
1. Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense: a prudent manager of money. 2. Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical matters or in planning for the future: a prudent investment.
