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.