Definitions

prudent

[prood-nt] / ˈprud nt /

ADJECTIVE

wise, sensible in action and thought

Synonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious discreet economical frugal judicious reasonable sane shrewd vigilant

WEAK

advisable canny circumspect discerning far-sighted hedging one's bets judgmatic leery playing safe politic provident sagacious sage sapient sound sparing tactical thinking twice thrifty wary

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careless expensive foolish hasty inattentive incautious indiscreet nonsensical rash reckless stupid thoughtless uncareful uneconomical unreasonable wasteful

WEAK

imprudent unwise

Example Sentences

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John Buckingham, the editor of the Prudent Speculator, took the latter approach recently when sharing a list of 17 dividend-stock value picks with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

Archley Prudent and his spouse of 12 years, Hugh, were married as soon as gay marriage became legal in New York.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023

Ship tracking data showed the vessels Delta Poseidon and MT Prudent Warrior were underway from Iran.

From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2022

Later Wednesday, Greek officials said two of Greek oil tankers - Delta Poseidon and Prudent Warrior - had been freed, along with their sailors.

From Washington Times • Nov. 16, 2022

Prudent uses of wealth.—It has already been suggested that a proper use of wealth looks always beyond the present.

From Rural Health and Welfare by Fairchild, George Thompson

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