Prudent synonyms
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Part of speech:
Not excessive or extreme; fair:
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.
Provided with information; informed. Often used with to :
careful (related)
Thorough and painstaking in action or execution; conscientious:
Designating or of a copy or edition exactly reproducing an original document or manuscript
Relating to economy in any other sense.
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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:
Compatible with an accepted point of view; orthodox:
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Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal
reason (related)
Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence
Full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary
discreet (related)
Not drawing attention, anger or challenge; inconspicuous.
Kept safe; watched over and protected; defended
unwise (related)
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expedient (related)
sensible-to (related)
preferable (related)
judicious (related)
The definition of judicious is having good judgment.
Suitable for offering as advice; that can be recommended; wise; sensible
(Scot.) Careful in action; gentle; easy; quiet
Circumspect is defined as cautious and unwilling to take risks.
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(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
Having or showing keen discernment, sound judgment, and farsightedness; mentally shrewd.
Showing wisdom and good judgment
(Archaic) Keen; piercing; sharp
Wary is defined as watchful or cautious.
imprudent (antonym)
Not prudent; without thought of the consequences; lacking in judgment or caution; rash; indiscreet
incautious (antonym)
Not cautious; rash.
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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
Displaying common sense.
Having a normal, healthy mind; able to make sound, rational judgments
Having great wisdom and discernment.
Properly substantiated
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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.
Looking ahead to, or making provision for, the future; thrifty; prudent
save (related)
Careful in the use of material resources
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