It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first.
Being a prudent and cautious person, you realise that the problem must be resolved.
prudentlyadverb [usually ADVERB with verb]
I believe it is essential that we act prudently.
Prudently, Joanna spoke none of this aloud.
More Synonyms of prudent
prudent in British English
(ˈpruːdənt)
adjective
1.
discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect
2.
practical and careful in providing for the future
3.
exercising good judgment or common sense
Derived forms
prudently (ˈprudently)
adverb
Word origin
C14: from Latin prūdēns far-sighted, contraction of prōvidens acting with foresight; see provident
prudent in American English
(ˈprudənt)
adjective
1.
capable of exercising sound judgment in practical matters, esp. as concerns one'sown interests
2.
cautious or discreet in conduct; circumspect; not rash
3.
managing carefully and with economy
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcareful
Derived forms
prudently (ˈprudently)
adverb
Word origin
OFr < L prudens, for providens: see provident
Examples of 'prudent' in a sentence
prudent
They also have a much more prudent approach to saving and spending than any generation, except those born in 1945 or before.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
They also have a much more prudent approach to saving and spending than any generation,except those born in 1945 or before.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The same kinds of substitutions can bring almost any recipe right into line with the prudent approach to eating.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
But it is not simply prudent management and conservative policies that have averted any banking collapse and financial meltdown.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
And it draws his attention to the fact he should be more prudent and cautious when it comes to ticketing.
The Sun (2006)
The truly prudent person might decide to park the car for the time being in the garage to avoid the risk.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That is not a prudent approach.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
If you are phoned out of the blue it is always prudent to ask for a contact number to ring the caller back.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Others said that a change would oblige them to make assessments on how prudent they thought management was being in presenting company accounts.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Against that backdrop, it might seem prudent to take some profits and find another home for your cash.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
A few days seem prudent for a modern Conservative.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
This, too, seems only prudent in the circumstances.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
During the heady days of 2006 and 2007 we took a prudent approach to lending.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
When the opportunity presents itself, and when it would be prudent, we always argue for tax reductions.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The Canadian economy has largely sailed through the economic woes of the past five years on the back of a natural resources boom and prudent financial management.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Despite the financial difficulties, no members of staff were made redundant thanks to the company's prudent management.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Bearing in mind what has been said so far, it would be prudent to purchase goods that have wax linings as opposed to plastic or foil linings.
Lashford, Stephanie The Residue Report - an action plan for safer food (1988)
While being slow to anger is almost always prudent, pulling back and refusing to engage can be a form of manipulation, which is neither righteous nor constructive.
Christianity Today (2000)
In other languages
prudent
British English: prudent ADJECTIVE
Someone who is prudent is sensible and careful.
It is clearly prudent to take all precautions.
American English: prudent
Brazilian Portuguese: prudente
Chinese: 谨慎的
European Spanish: prudente
French: prudent
German: klug
Italian: prudente
Japanese: 慎重な
Korean: 신중한
European Portuguese: prudente
Latin American Spanish: prudente
Chinese translation of 'prudent'
prudent
(ˈpruːdnt)
adj
慎重的 (shènzhòng de)
1 (adjective)
Definition
discreet or cautious
He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.
Synonyms
cautious
Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change.
careful
One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.
wary
Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water.
discreet
He followed at a discreet distance.
canny
He was far too canny to risk giving himself away.
vigilant
Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.
circumspect
You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him.
Opposites
rash
,
careless
,
thoughtless
,
indiscreet
,
inconsiderate
,
heedless
2 (adjective)
Definition
exercising good judgment
We believed ours was the prudent and responsible course of action.
Synonyms
wise
She had made a very wise decision.
politic
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
sensible
It might be sensible to get a solicitor.
sage
My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice.
shrewd
She's a shrewd businesswoman.
a shrewd guess
discerning
tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller
judicious
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
sagacious (formal)
a wise and sagacious leader
Opposites
irrational
,
unwise
,
imprudent
,
injudicious
,
impolitic
3 (adjective)
In private, she is prudent and even frugal.
Synonyms
thrifty
My mother taught me to be thrifty.
economical
As taxpayers we should be able to assume that the government is economical with our money.
sparing
I've not been sparing with the garlic.
careful
Train your children to be careful with their pocket-money.
canny
provident
He brought them up to be careful, provident and hard-working.
frugal
She lives a frugal life.
far-sighted
The decision was described as a far-sighted, significant step.
Opposites
extravagant
,
careless
,
wasteful
,
imprudent
,
improvident
Additional synonyms
in the sense of canny
Definition
shrewd or cautious
He was far too canny to risk giving himself away.
Synonyms
shrewd,
knowing,
sharp,
acute,
careful,
wise,
clever,
subtle,
cautious,
prudent,
astute,
on the ball (informal),
artful,
judicious,
circumspect,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal),
worldly-wise
in the sense of careful
Definition
cautious in attitude or action
One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.
Synonyms
cautious,
painstaking,
scrupulous,
fastidious,
circumspect,
punctilious (formal),
chary,
heedful,
thoughtful,
discreet
in the sense of careful
Train your children to be careful with their pocket-money.
Synonyms
prudent,
sparing,
economical,
canny,
provident,
frugal,
thrifty
Synonyms of 'prudent'
prudent
Explore 'prudent' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of circumspect
Definition
cautious and careful not to take risks
You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him.
Synonyms
cautious,
politic,
guarded,
careful,
wary,
discriminating,
discreet,
sage,
prudent,
canny,
attentive,
vigilant,
watchful,
judicious,
observant,
sagacious (formal),
heedful
in the sense of discerning
Definition
having or showing good judgment
tailor-made holidays to suit the more discerning traveller
Synonyms
discriminating,
knowing,
sharp,
critical,
acute,
sensitive,
wise,
intelligent,
subtle,
piercing,
penetrating,
shrewd,
ingenious,
astute,
perceptive,
judicious,
clear-sighted,
percipient,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of discreet
Definition
careful to avoid embarrassment when dealing with secret or private matters
He followed at a discreet distance.
Synonyms
tactful,
diplomatic,
politic,
reserved,
guarded,
careful,
sensible,
cautious,
wary,
discerning,
prudent,
considerate,
judicious,
circumspect,
sagacious
in the sense of economical
Definition
(of a person) spending money carefully and sensibly
As taxpayers we should be able to assume that the government is economical with our money.
Synonyms
thrifty,
sparing,
careful,
prudent,
provident,
frugal,
parsimonious,
scrimping,
economizing
in the sense of far-sighted
Definition
able to look forward and plan ahead
The decision was described as a far-sighted, significant step.
Synonyms
prudent,
acute,
wise,
cautious,
sage,
shrewd,
discerning,
canny,
provident,
judicious,
prescient,
far-seeing,
politic
in the sense of frugal
Definition
economical in the use of money or resources
She lives a frugal life.
Synonyms
thrifty,
sparing,
careful,
prudent,
provident,
parsimonious,
abstemious,
penny-wise,
saving,
cheeseparing
in the sense of judicious
Definition
having or showing good judgment
The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.
Synonyms
sensible,
considered,
reasonable,
discerning,
sound,
politic,
acute,
informed,
diplomatic,
careful,
wise,
cautious,
rational,
sober,
discriminating,
thoughtful,
discreet,
sage,
enlightened,
shrewd,
prudent,
sane,
skilful,
astute,
expedient,
circumspect,
well-advised,
well-judged,
sagacious (formal),
sapient (ironic)
in the sense of politic
Definition
wise or possibly advantageous
Many people found it politic to change their allegiance.
Synonyms
wise,
diplomatic,
sensible,
discreet,
prudent,
advisable,
expedient,
judicious,
tactful,
sagacious (formal),
in your best interests
in the sense of provident
Definition
showing foresight
He brought them up to be careful, provident and hard-working.
Synonyms
prudent,
careful,
wise,
equipped,
cautious,
discreet,
shrewd,
economical,
canny,
forearmed,
vigilant,
well-prepared,
frugal,
thrifty,
far-sighted,
far-seeing,
sagacious (formal),
foresighted
in the sense of sagacious
Definition
wise or sensible
a wise and sagacious leader
Synonyms
wise,
shrewd,
astute,
knowing,
able,
fly (slang),
sharp,
acute,
smart,
intelligent,
sage,
discerning,
canny,
perceptive,
judicious,
insightful,
far-sighted,
clear-sighted,
long-headed,
sharp-witted,
perspicacious (formal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of sage
Definition
very wise or knowledgeable, esp. as the result of age or experience
My parents were always on hand to offer sage advice.
Synonyms
wise,
learned,
intelligent,
sensible,
politic,
acute,
discerning,
prudent,
canny,
judicious,
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal),
sapient (ironic)
in the sense of sensible
Definition
having or showing good sense or judgment
It might be sensible to get a solicitor.
Synonyms
wise,
practical,
prudent,
shrewd,
well-informed,
judicious,
well-advised
in the sense of shrewd
Definition
intelligent and making good judgments
She's a shrewd businesswoman.a shrewd guess
Synonyms
astute,
clever,
sharp,
knowing,
fly (slang),
keen,
acute,
smart,
calculated,
calculating,
intelligent,
discriminating,
cunning,
discerning,
sly,
canny,
perceptive,
wily,
crafty,
artful,
far-sighted,
far-seeing,
long-headed (rare),
perspicacious (formal),
sagacious (formal)
in the sense of sparing
Definition
economical (with)
I've not been sparing with the garlic.
Synonyms
economical,
frugal,
thrifty,
saving,
careful,
prudent,
cost-conscious,
chary,
money-conscious
in the sense of vigilant
Definition
on the watch for trouble or danger
Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.
Synonyms
watchful,
alert,
on the lookout,
careful,
cautious,
attentive,
circumspect,
wide awake,
on the alert,
on your toes,
wakeful,
on your guard,
on the watch,
on the qui vive,
Argus-eyed,
keeping your eyes peeled or skinned (informal)
in the sense of wary
Definition
cautious or on one's guard
Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water.