wise, sage, sapient, judicious, prudent, sensible, sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and …

If you show good and careful judgment when handling practical matters, you can be described as prudent. Similarly, a wise and well-thought-through decision or action can be called prudent. …

[ + to infinitive ] It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it.

1. Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense: a prudent manager of money. 2. Characterized by or resulting from care or wisdom in practical …

PRUDENT definition: wise or judicious in practical affairs; discreet or circumspect; sagacious; sober. See examples of prudent used in a sentence.

Definition of prudent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Someone who is prudent is sensible and careful. It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first. Being a prudent and cautious person, you realise that the …

Prudent definition: Careful or wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.

Dec 14, 2025 · prudent (feminine prudente, masculine plural prudents, feminine plural prudentes) prudent, careful, cautious antonym Antonym: imprudent

prudent (adjective) prudent / ˈ pruːdn̩t/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of PRUDENT [more prudent; most prudent] : having or showing careful good judgment