Definitions

prudently

[prood-nt-lee] / ˈprud nt li /

ADVERB

advisedly

Synonyms

STRONG

deliberately intentionally

WEAK

carefully cautiously consciously discreetly thoughtfully

Antonyms

STRONG

unintentionally

ADVERB

carefully

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anxiously attentively conscientiously correctly deliberately delicately discreetly faithfully fully gingerly laboriously meticulously precisely rigorously scrupulously thoroughly thoughtfully warily

WEAK

circumspectly concernedly dependably exactly fastidiously guardedly heedfully honorably in detail particularly providently punctiliously regardfully reliably solicitously trustily uprightly vigilantly watchfully with forethought with reservations

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inadequately incompletely partially uncarefully

WEAK

carelessly incautiously thoughtlessly

ADVERB

intelligently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brilliantly judiciously logically rationally reasonably sensibly shrewdly skillfully wisely

WEAK

alertly aptly astutely capably comprehendingly discerningly intellectually keenly knowingly knowledgeably perspicaciously resourcefully sagaciously sharply

Antonyms

WEAK

badly foolishly stupidly unintelligently

ADVERB

reasonably

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calmly fairly moderately

WEAK

evenly gently leniently mildly sparingly temperately tolerantly

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It’s common for personal debt to carry a far higher interest rate than what you’d earn through interest, dividends and investment gains in a prudently managed, diversified portfolio.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

I tend to support increased access to annuities as part of a prudently selected menu of investments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

CEO Christopher Diorio on the conference call on Wednesday said the company is approaching the second half of the year prudently, “hedging against multiple possible macro scenarios.”

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Overall, we expect that dealers will continue to prudently manage inventories until a market inflection dictates a change in course as the upcoming spring selling season gets under way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“I don’t fly without a map,” Maddie corrected prudently, playing her cards close to her chest.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

prudently

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