Synonyms for prudent
ˈprud ntpru·dent

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1. prudentadjective

   Synonyms:
   sensible, circumspect, economical, cautious, discreet, reasonable, sagacious, wise, careful, considerate, provident, frugal, wary, judicious

   Antonyms:
   imprudent

2. prudentadjective

   Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;

   Synonyms:
   reasonable, economical, discreet, wary, sensible, sagacious, careful, circumspect, judicious, cautious, frugal, wise, provident, considerate

   Antonyms:
   imprudent

3. prudentadjective

   Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

   His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top

   Synonyms:
   circumspect, wise, judicious, careful, considerate, wary, cautious, reasonable, economical, frugal, discreet, sensible, provident, sagacious

   Antonyms:
   imprudent

4. prudentadjective

   Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

   Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget

   Synonyms:
   wise, circumspect, cautious, sensible, considerate, sagacious, discreet, frugal, judicious, careful, provident, wary, economical, reasonable

   Antonyms:
   imprudent

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1. prudent

   Synonyms:
   wise, wary, cautious, circumspect, discreet, careful, judicious

   Antonyms:
   foolish, unwary, incautious, uncircumspect, indiscreet, rash, imprudent, silly, reckless, audacious

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1. prudentadjective

   careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

   "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"

   Antonyms:
   ill-considered, rash, shortsighted, injudicious, imprudent, improvident, ill-judged

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1. prudentadjective

   Synonyms:
   discreet, cautious, careful, circumspect, wary, considerate, judicious, provident, prudential

2. prudentadjective

   Synonyms:
   frugal, economical

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1. prudentadjective

   Synonyms:
   discreet, cautious, circumspect, provident

   Antonyms:
   imprudent, incautious

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1. List of paraphrases for "prudent":

   cautious, careful, conservative, wise, prudential, judicious, sensible, precautionary, circumspect, prudence, unwise, wary, discreet

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How to use prudent in a sentence?

1. William Huston:

   We all know that just because he showed up ... doesn’t necessarily explain what is going on. all of this has put us in a state of mind where Alibaba is not a prudent investment for us going forward.

2. The Baltimore-based university:

   We have determined that it is prudent to hold this tournament without spectators, we are not making any determination about other JHU events at this time; while we await further guidance from public health authorities, we will be assessing large events on a case-by-case basis.

3. Thomas à Kempis:

   Love is swift, sincere, pious, joyful, generous, strong, patient, faithful, prudent, long-suffering, courageous, and never seeking its own; for wheresoever a person seeketh his own, there he falleth from love.

4. Chris Christie:

   The unique approach Ford brings will help build on my administration's approach to responsible management of the state's finances and prudent oversight of taxpayer funds, i look forward to his insights on fiscal and tax policy solutions that will continue growing our economy and bringing much-needed relief to the burden shouldered by New Jersey taxpayers.

5. Bob Corker:

   The prudent course of action would be for him to go to Congress and consult, discuss privately what he is going to do, i'm sure they will take that course of action, or at least I hope they would. So, they have the authority without that, but my sense is that they will come to us.