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What is another word for Prudent? – 127 Prudent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    cautious wise judicious discreet sensible rational reasonable careful circumspect vigilant attentive mindful thoughtful considerate deliberate intentional measured restrained sober temperate responsible frugal economical thrifty astute shrewd discerning perceptive insightful sage prudent far-sighted farsighted provident politic

    Meaning of Prudent

    According to Merriam-Webster, "prudent" means having or showing the ability to make good judgments about what should be done in a given situation, being wise and cautious in dealing with practical matters.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "prudent" as acting with or showing prudent judgment, having or exercising sound judgment in practical matters, being careful and sensible.

    Example Uses

    • It was prudent of her to invest in a diverse portfolio to minimize risk.
    • The company took prudent steps to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its environmental sustainability.
    • He made a prudent decision to delay the launch of the new product until all the bugs were fixed.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    imprudent reckless rash impulsive impetuous careless thoughtless incautious foolhardy irresponsible extravagant wasteful prodigal lavish spendthrift rash hasty headlong precipitate ill-advised unwise injudicious ill-considered

    Related Nouns

    prudence wisdom caution discretion sense judgment discernment foresight frugality economy thrift responsibility sobriety temperance restraint deliberation consideration thoughtfulness attentiveness vigilance mindfulness

    Related Verbs

    consider deliberate reflect ponder weigh measure evaluate assess judge decide choose select plan prepare anticipate foresee prevent avoid mitigate minimize

    Related Adjectives

    wise cautious sensible rational reasonable careful circumspect vigilant attentive mindful thoughtful considerate deliberate intentional measured restrained sober temperate responsible frugal economical thrifty astute shrewd discerning perceptive insightful sage