prudent Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
- a prudent manager
- prudent rulers
- prudent hesitation
- more prudent to hide than to fight
WordNet
Pru"dent adjective
Etymology
L.Definitions
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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 ; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;prudent manas, .prudent behaviorMoses established a grave and prudent law. Milton.
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Frugal; economical; not extravagant; .as, a prudent woman;prudent expenditure of moneySyn. -- Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal. Syn. -- sensible; careful.