Prudent synonyms

wise

Provided with information; informed. Often used with to :

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reasonable

Not excessive or extreme; fair:

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careful (related)

Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:

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frugal

Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources.

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discerning

The definition of discerning is showing good judgment or good taste.

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cautious

Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary

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sensible

(Archaic) Able to feel or perceive.

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discreet (related)

Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.

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economical

Relating to economy in any other sense.

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sane

Having a normal, healthy mind; able to make sound, rational judgments

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diplomatic

Designating or of a copy or edition exactly reproducing an original document or manuscript

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levelheaded

Having or showing an even temper and sound judgment; sensible

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provident

Frugal; economical:

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rational

Able to reason; reasoning; in possession of one's reason or sanity

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tactful

Possessing or exhibiting tact; considerate and discreet:

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incautious (antonym)

Not cautious; rash.

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sound

Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:

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well-grounded

(Of an argument etc) Based on good judgment and solid reasoning

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sparing

Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal

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reason (related)

Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence

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guarded

Kept safe; watched over and protected; defended

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reserved

Designated as unavailable except for a certain purpose or user; kept in reserve:

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expedient

Based on or offering what is of use or advantage rather than what is right or just; guided by self-interest; politic

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judicious

Having, or characterized by, good judgment or sound thinking

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unwise (antonym)

Having or showing a lack of wisdom or sound judgment; foolish; imprudent

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imprudent (antonym)

Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.

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careless (antonym)

Marked by or resulting from lack of forethought or thoroughness:

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balanced

Containing elements in appropriate proportion.

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commonsensible

Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence

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commonsensical

Displaying common sense.

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sagacious

The definition of sagacious is someone with sound judgment.

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sage

Showing wisdom and good judgment

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sapient

Having great wisdom and discernment.

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well-founded

Properly substantiated

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canny

Careful and shrewd, especially where one's own interests are concerned.

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chary

The definition of chary is a person who does not take chances or is not very giving.

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saving

The definition of saving is something that rescues or is a good value.

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scotch

Of Scotland or its people, language, or culture; Scottish

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thrifty

The definition of thrifty is someone who is frugal and who is careful about where their money goes.

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circumspect

Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.

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forehanded

Looking ahead to, or making provision for, the future; thrifty; prudent

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gingerly

(Dated) Ginger.

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wary

Wary is defined as watchful or cautious.

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save (related)

Careful in the use of material resources

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sensible-to (related)

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preferable (related)

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advisable

Suitable for offering as advice; that can be recommended; wise; sensible

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politic

(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

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shrewd

(Archaic) Keen; piercing; sharp

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