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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Management has emphasized it prioritizes liquidity management and prudent risk management amid uncertain macroeconomic outlook, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Instead, renting first is often a prudent strategy with multiple advantages and minimal downside.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“We maintain the view that prudent portfolios include an element of ballast.”

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

David Moyes has the option to extend Idrissa Gueye's contract by 12 months and given the 36-year-old Senegal midfielder's recent performances, it would seem a prudent move.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

He addressed me in a lowered, an almost prudent tone of voice.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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