prudent

adjective
UK: /ˈpruː.dənt/
US: /ˈpruː.dənt/

  1. Careful and avoiding risks.

    1. It's prudent to save money.
    2. Being prudent with resources is essential for long-term sustainability.

  2. Showing good judgment, especially in financial matters.

    1. She is a prudent investor.
    2. A prudent approach to budgeting ensured they stayed out of debt.

Synonyms

cautious discreet sensible circumspect wise

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prudent" in English means: Careful and avoiding risks., Showing good judgment, especially in financial matters..

The phonetic transcription of "prudent" is /ˈpruː.dənt/ in British English and /ˈpruː.dənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prudent": cautious, discreet, sensible, circumspect, wise.

Example usage of "prudent": "It's prudent to save money.". More examples on the page.