Definitions of prudent

1. showing wise self- restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence; " maintained a prudent silence"

2. 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.

3. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.

4. Practically wise; careful of the result of measures or actions; wisely thoughtful; judicious; cautious; discreet.

5. Provident or foreseeing: cautious and wise in conduct: careful: discreet: dictated by fore thought: frugal.

6. Wise in conduct; cautious.

7. Cautious; judicious; sagacious; foreseeing; provident; economical.

8. Cautious; practically wise, circumspect; careful of consequences; dictated by prudence; foreseeing by instinct; grugal.

9. Careful of the consequences of measures or actions; correct and decorous in manner; cautious; wary; judicious.