prudent

Meaning

1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
2. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
3. Frugal, economical.

Opposite of

extravagant

Synonyms

wise

cautious

judicious

careful

sagacious

sensible

reasonable

discreet

wary

farsighted

sage

sound

🔉

clever

intelligent

thoughtful

keep from

smart

shrewd

astute

modest

good

👍

economical

learned

considerate

frugal

circumspect

thrifty

advisable

slow of speech

having foresight

vigilant

well-advised

skilful

guarded

bright

provident

rational

conservative

forehanded

scrupulous

be prudent

expedient

cautions

becoming

deliberative

deliberate

level

decent

knowledgable

cute

Translations

prudent

prudente

sage

verstandig

klug

συνετός

verständig

sensato

sensato

saggio

sensato

ajuizado

raisonnable

judicioso

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɹuːdənt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: prudent

Cognate with English: providence

In summary

From Middle English prudent, from Old French prudent, from Latin prūdēns, contracted from prōvidēns (“foresight”) (English providence), the past participle of prōvideō (“I forsee”). Unrelated to prude. Doublet of provident.