Definitions for: Prudent


[adj] showing wise self-restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence; "maintained a prudent silence"
[adj] careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"



Webster (1913) Definition: Pru"dent, a. [L. prudens, -entis, contr. from
providens: cf. F. prudent. See Provident.]
1. 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 prudent man; dictated or directed by
prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as,
prudent behavior.

Moses established a grave and prudent law. --Milton.

2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman;
prudent expenditure of money.

Syn: Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet;
judicious; provident; economical; frugal.

Synonyms: circumspect, discreet, judicious, provident, prudential, sensible, wise

Antonyms: imprudent

See Also: careful, responsible

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