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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In a separate email to staff, seen by BBC Scotland News, Brewdog said the decision was a "normal and prudent step".

From BBC

The key, no matter what, is a commitment to prudent financial planning.

From MarketWatch

The point is to be prudent, but diversification also might help you beat the pros at a time like this.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We remain prudent in our near-term expectations for beer market conditions," chief executive Dolf van den Brink said in a statement.

From Barron's

“We remain prudent in our near-term expectations for beer market conditions,” said Dolf van den Brink, who is set to step down from his role at the end of May.

From The Wall Street Journal

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