prudent
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6.2
- adjective
- /ˈpruːdənt/
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prudente
- Investing in education is a prudent decision that can lead to better job opportunities in the future.
- prudent course of action
- a prudent approach
- a prudent policy
And that does not seem prudent from my perspective, I don't think.
- And that does not seem prudent from my perspective, I don't think.
- Duty of care is a duty to act as a reasonable, prudent, rational person would.
- Being stingy or miserly is not the same as being fiscally prudent or careful.
- I made prudent investments, set up, set aside money for taxes.
- And how can I service those in the most, I suppose, the most prudent way possible?
- So I think patience in real estate is very prudent right now.
- And yeah, that doesn't mean we don't want to be careful and and prudent, but I think we could share it.
Examples
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Careful money management and prudent planning allowed many extended families to create considerable wealth.
Academic text (2011) -
It's heartbreaking for sure, but I think it's the prudent choice, and I'm pretty sure my client agrees.
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With so much at stake, it is prudent to do so.
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That would be the prudent thing to do.
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I think it's probably most prudent if I go now.
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The powers that be thought it prudent... that I do this backup just in case.
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So I think that was a very prudent and good choice on the part of the CDC.
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Government imposed restrictions during the COVID pandemic were prudent and essential.
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Since a model necessarily relies on numerous assumptions, it becomes prudent to check the validity of these assumptions.
Academic text (1993) -
Considering the potential consequences, it is wise and prudent to save money for emergencies.
Synonyms
210
2.9
Careful to avoid risk or mistakes
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2.7
Showing good judgment and making practical choices
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6.3
Being practical and realistic when solving problems
50
4.7
Good at judging situations and making smart business decisions
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1.0
Avoiding waste when spending money
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6.3
Being careful and sensible when making decisions
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7.9
Careful about possible risks before acting or deciding
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8.0
Being careful about money or business decisions
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4.6
Able to plan well for the future
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8.6
Being very wise and good at making decisions
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6.5
To plan ahead to meet future needs and avoid problems
Dealing with problems in a sensible, practical way to get results
Antonyms
How Prudent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prudent comes from Latin parts pro- 'before' and videre 'to see', the same root as provide, so it originally meant 'to see ahead'. That's why to be prudent now means to be careful and think about the future.