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Another word for prudent

Adjective

  1. Possessing, proceeding from, or exhibiting good judgment and prudence

    2. See also:

    sane

    reason

  2. Careful in the use of material resources

    3. See also:

    save

    careful

  3. Trying attentively to avoid danger, risk, or error

    4. See also:

    careful

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Another word for prudent

Modifier

  1. Cautious and careful

    2. See also:

    discreet

    careful

  2. Sensible and wise

    3. See also:

    careful

    judicious

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Sentence Examples

  • She agreed it had been prudent to warn her.

  • Isn't seeking medical or scientific help a prudent course to take?

  • Now as he sat and waited he wondered if the decision had been a prudent one.

  • She reluctantly agreed following up on my sighting would be prudent and wouldn't do any harm.

  • Warning that Boston woman sounds prudent, though I'm not sure she has a clue to finding the so-called Psychic tipster.

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