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Prudent

Prudent Meaning & Definition
Prudent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Prudent?

[adj] showing wise self-restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence; "maintained a prudent silence"
[adj] careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Prudent: circumspect | discreet | judicious | provident | prudential | sensible | wise

Related Terms | Find terms related to Prudent:

See Also | careful | responsible

Prudent In Webster's Dictionary

\Pru"dent\, a. [L. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf. F. prudent. See {Provident}.] 1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to {rash}; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior. Moses established a grave and prudent law. --Milton. 2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. Syn: Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal.

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