prudent

CEFRC1

/ˈpɹuː.dənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing careful judgment and avoiding unnecessary risks.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Frugal; economical; not extravagant.

Examples

  • A miser hoards money not because he is prudent but because he is greedy.

  • Indeed he is young, but he is prudent.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈpɹʉː.dənt/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.

  2. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.

More examples

In context

  • His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top.

  • It is prudent to consult a physician before beginning any new exercise regimen.

  • Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget.

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Origin

adjective

Inherited from Middle English prudent, from Old French prudent, from Latin prūdēns, contracted from prōvidēns (“foresight”) (English providence), the present participle of prōvideō (“to forsee; to provide for”). Unrelated to prude. Doublet of provident.