Definition for

prudent


Thoughtful; judicious; sagacious; sensible.

Careful of self-interest; provident; politic; worldly-wise.

Discreet; circumspect; decorous.

Judicious; wise; prudential.

Synonyms Careful, circumspect, etc. See cautious.

adjective – 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; ; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence.

adjective – Frugal; economical; not extravagant.

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