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Prudent

adjective
/ˈpruː.dənt/

Meaning

wise; careful; cautious;
acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Example Sentences

It's prudent to save money for the future.

It is always prudent to save some money for emergencies.

Example Expressions

prudent investment

Synonyms

wise, careful, cautious, sensible, judicious
Entry 1
wise, careful, cautious, sensible, judicious
Entry 2
wise, cautious, sensible, careful, judicious

Antonyms

reckless, imprudent, careless, foolish
Entry 1
reckless, imprudent, careless, foolish
Entry 2
reckless, careless, imprudent

Collocations

prudent decision, prudent investment, prudent approach, prudent choice, prudent policy, prudent measure
Entry 1
prudent decision, prudent investment, prudent approach
Entry 2
prudent decision, prudent choice, prudent policy, prudent measure

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