Prudent [adjective]

Definition of Prudent:

wise, sensible in action and thought

Synonyms of Prudent:

● Cautious

● Reasonable

● Frugal

● Shrewd

● Vigilant

● Discreet

● Sane

● Economical

● Judicious

● Careful

● Advisable

● Canny

● Circumspect

● Discerning

● Far-sighted

● Leery

● Politic

● Provident

● Sagacious

● Sage

● Sapient

● Sound

● Sparing

● Tactical

● Thrifty

● Wary

● Judgmatic

● Playing safe

● Thinking twice


Opposite/Antonyms of Prudent:

● Uneconomical

● Unreasonable

● Uncareful

● Thoughtless

● Careless

● Unwise

● Imprudent

● Reckless

● Indiscreet

● Inattentive

● Foolish

● Wasteful

● Stupid

● Nonsensical

● Expensive

● Rash

● Incautious

● Hasty


Sentence/Example of Prudent:

He resolved to be as prudent as possible, and avoid, as far as he could, any altercation with Haley.

I am to be prudent and economical, of course; that's part of my trust.

A prudent person, lapsing into a dilemma, is specially discomfitted.

Will you permit me now to introduce you to your prudent friend and your fair enemy?

Very strong; and he is prudent to leave that opinion in writing.

You are so rich, and so prudent, that the word in capital letters cannot frighten you.

She is a very good woman—very; but it's prudent not to vex her.

The feeling of a prudent man for an enemy who is too formidable safely to be opposed.

This was not only a prudent, it was a just and a generous determination.

They move on and on, never turning for a cry or prudent warning.