prudent (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːdənt/

Definition

Acting with or showing care and foresight; sensible and wise.

Examples

• It is prudent to wear a helmet when cycling.

• The company took a prudent approach to investing its profits.

• He gave some prudent advice about managing finances.

How to Use prudent

prudent to do something (prepositional phrase)

Sensible or wise to perform a particular action. — "It is prudent to check your work before submitting it."

prudent about something (prepositional phrase)

Careful and showing good judgment regarding a specific matter. — "She is very prudent about her spending habits."

Synonyms of prudent

Words with a similar meaning to prudent:

• sensible
• wise
• judicious
• circumspect

Antonyms of prudent

Words with the opposite meaning to prudent:

• imprudent
• reckless

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