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- Dictionarypru·dent/ˈpro͞odnt/
adjective
- 1. acting with or showing care and thought for the future: "no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose" Similar Opposite
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Prudent means having or showing sound judgment, wisdom, or discretion. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of prudent from the authoritative Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Prudent means careful and avoiding risks, or showing good judgment in avoiding uncertainties. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in different contexts from Cambridge Dictionary.
Prudent definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. . See examples of PRUDENT used in a sentence.
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 means sensible and careful in managing one's activities or providing for the future. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective prudent, which means sensible and careful when making judgements and decisions. See examples, synonyms and contrast with imprudent.
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.
