Prudent synonyms
Category:
Part of speech:
Not excessive or extreme; fair:
Provided with information; informed. Often used with to :
careful (related)
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:
Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources.
The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
Relating to economy in any other sense.
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discreet (related)
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Designating or of a copy or edition exactly reproducing an original document or manuscript
Having or showing an even temper and sound judgment; sensible
Frugal; economical:
Able to reason; reasoning; in possession of one's reason or sanity
Designated as unavailable except for a certain purpose or user; kept in reserve:
Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet:
incautious (antonym)
Not cautious; rash.
Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:
Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal
reason (related)
Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence
Kept safe; watched over and protected; defended
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Based on or offering what is of use or advantage rather than what is right or just; guided by self-interest; politic
Having, or characterized by, good judgment or sound thinking
unwise (antonym)
Having or showing a lack of wisdom or sound judgment; foolish; imprudent
imprudent (antonym)
Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.
careless (antonym)
Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness:
Containing elements in appropriate proportion.
Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence
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Displaying common sense.
(Obs.) Having a keen sense of smell
Showing wisdom and good judgment
Having a normal, healthy mind; able to make sound, rational judgments
Having great wisdom and discernment.
Properly substantiated
Careful and shrewd, especially where one's own interests are concerned.
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The definition of chary is a person who does not take chances or is not very giving.
The definition of saving is something that rescues or is a good value.
Of Scotland or its people, language, or culture; Scottish
The definition of thrifty is someone who is frugal and who is careful about where their money goes.
Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.
Looking ahead to, or making provision for, the future; thrifty; prudent
Wary is defined as watchful or cautious.
save (related)
Careful in the use of material resources
sensible-to (related)
preferable (related)
Suitable for offering as advice; that can be recommended; wise; sensible
(Archaic) Sagacious in promoting a policy; ingenious in devising and advancing a system of management; devoted to a scheme or system rather than to a principle; hence, in a good sense, wise; prudent; sagacious
(Archaic) Keen; piercing; sharp
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