Prudent: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
prudent
[ หpruห.dษnt ]
decision making
wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober
Synonyms
cautious, circumspect, discreet, judicious, sagacious, wise
Examples of usage
- He was always a prudent investor, carefully researching each opportunity before committing.
- It is prudent to save some money for emergencies rather than spending it all.
behavior
wise or judicious in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense
Synonyms
cautious, circumspect, judicious, practical, sensible, wise
Examples of usage
- She made a prudent decision to wait for more information before making a choice.
- Being prudent in her spending habits, she always saved a portion of her income.
Translations
Translations of the word "prudent" in other languages:
๐ต๐น prudente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคตเคงเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช umsichtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ bijaksana
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทััะดะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ostroลผny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆ ้ใช
๐ซ๐ท prudent
๐ช๐ธ prudente
๐น๐ท ihtiyatlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์คํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููู
๐จ๐ฟ opatrnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ opatrnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ฐจๆ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ previden
๐ฎ๐ธ varfรฆrinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แคแ แแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ehtiyatlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ prudente
Word origin
The word 'prudent' comes from the Latin word 'prudens', which means 'knowing' or 'wise'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of prudence has been highly valued throughout history, with philosophers and thinkers emphasizing the importance of wise decision-making and careful consideration of consequences.