What does prudent mean?

Definitions for prudent
ˈprud ntpru·dent

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word prudent.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. prudentadjective

    careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

    "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"

Wiktionary

  1. prudentadjective

    Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;

  2. prudentadjective

    Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

    His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top

  3. prudentadjective

    Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

    Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. PRUDENTadjective

    Etymology: prudent, Fr. prudens, Lat.

    The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge. Prov. xiv. 18.

    I have seen a son of Jesse, that is a man of war, and prudent in matters. 1 Sam. xvi. 18.

    The monarch prevented all reply,
    Prudent, lest others might offer. John Milton.

    So steers the prudent crane
    Her annual voyage. John Milton.

ChatGPT

  1. prudent

    Prudent refers to being cautious, sensible, and careful in making decisions and taking actions, especially when it comes to managing money, resources, or responsibilities. It implies thinking ahead, considering potential risks and consequences, and exercising good judgment to avoid unnecessary risks or mistakes. Being prudent involves weighing different options, making informed choices, and prioritizing long-term benefits or stability over short-term gains.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Prudentadjective

    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

  2. Prudentadjective

    frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Prudent

    prōō′dent, adj. cautious and wise in conduct: careful: discreet: dictated by forethought: frugal.—n. Pru′dence, quality of being prudent: wisdom applied to practice: attention to self-interest: caution.—adj. Pruden′tial, using or practising prudence.—n. a matter for prudence (generally pl.).—n. Prudential′ity.—advs. Pruden′tially; Pru′dently. [Fr.,—L. prūdens, prūdentis, contr. of providens, pr.p. of providēre, to foresee.]

Editors Contribution

  1. prudent

    Practical, wise and logical use of resources, knowledge, money, intelligence or income.

    They are so prudent and love each other, their wedding day is planned and simple, it demonstrates the love they both have for their families, friends and life.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 4, 2020  

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. PRUDENT

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Prudent is ranked #51066 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Prudent surname appeared 408 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Prudent.

    67.4% or 275 total occurrences were Black.
    23.5% or 96 total occurrences were White.
    3.6% or 15 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    3.4% or 14 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    1.9% or 8 total occurrences were Asian.

Anagrams for prudent »

  1. uptrend

  2. prunted

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prudent in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prudent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of prudent in a Sentence

  1. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx:

    Fire hazards in flight are particularly dangerous, banning e-cigarettes from checked bags is a prudent and important safety measure.

  2. Scott Puritz:

    The DOL has been very prudent about how they've gone about this in trying to make their rule litigation-proof, but opponents will sue in court.

  3. Ryan Sweet:

    You can make a strong case either way for the Fed to begin raising interest rates or waiting, the prudent risk management approach would argue for them to hold off, but if the Fed was really data dependent there is a very a strong case to raise rates on Thursday.

  4. Robert Murrett:

    For certain parts of the world there are definitely high-threat areas, and The State Department does a good job of telling people that we do not recommend you go there, this is just an advisory for people to do things that are prudent. I would have no reluctance at all for going to France for the Euro 2016 soccer tournament — and, for that matter, just about any place else in Western Europe. I ’m sure in this case the French will be providing terrific security.

  5. Han Tan:

    While the resumption of trade talks appears to mitigate any near-term deterioration in US-China tensions, prudent investors will not get carried away, seeing as a meaningful deal still seems a long way off.

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Translations for prudent

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  • حكيم, حريصArabic
  • umsichtig, vorsichtigGerman
  • συνετόςGreek
  • prudenteSpanish
  • محتاط، معقولPersian
  • viisas, varovainen, harkitsevainenFinnish
  • prudentFrench
  • glicScottish Gaelic
  • विवेकीHindi
  • prudenteItalian
  • זָהִירHebrew
  • 慎重, 慎重なJapanese
  • matawhaitiMāori
  • doordacht, zuinig, sluw, omzichtig, vooruitziend, beredeneerd, economisch, voorzichtig, slimDutch
  • бережливый, расчётливый, благоразумный, рассудительный, осторожный, проницательныйRussian
  • slug, förtänksamSwedish

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