Definition of prudent

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Prudent (a.) Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior..

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Prudentiality :: Prudentiality (n.) The quality or state of being prudential.
Liberality :: Liberality (n.) A gift; a gratuity; -- sometimes in the plural; as, a prudent man is not impoverished by his liberalities..
Prudential :: Prudential (n.) That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl..
Huswifely :: Huswifely (a.) Like a huswife; capable; economical; prudent.
Unpolicied :: Unpolicied (a.) Impolitic; imprudent.
Advisedness :: Advisedness (n.) Deliberate consideration; prudent procedure; caution.
Sage :: Sage (superl.) Having nice discernment and powers of judging; prudent; grave; sagacious.
Wise-hearted :: Wise-hearted (a.) Wise; knowing; skillful; sapient; erudite; prudent.
Cautelous :: Cautelous (a.) Caution; prudent; wary.
Economize :: Economize (v. i.) To be prudently sparing in expenditure; to be frugal and saving; as, to economize in order to grow rich..
Overcautious :: Overcautious (a.) Too cautious; cautious or prudent to excess.
Prudential :: Prudential (a.) Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee..
Unprudent :: Unprudent (a.) Imprudent.
Judicious :: Judicious (a.) Directed or governed by sound judgment; having sound judgment; wise; prudent; sagacious; discreet.
Impolitic :: Impolitic (a.) Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure..
Imprudent :: Imprudent (a.) Not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper.
Advisable :: Advisable (a.) Proper to be advised or to be done; expedient; prudent.
Prudentialist :: Prudentialist (n.) One who is governed by, or acts from, prudential motives..
Jurisprudent :: Jurisprudent (n.) One skilled in law or jurisprudence.
Douce :: Douce (a.) Sober; prudent; sedate; modest.
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