Definitions of prudent
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showing wise self- restraint in speech and behavior especially in preserving prudent silence; " maintained a prudent silence"
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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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Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
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Practically wise; careful of the result of measures or actions; wisely thoughtful; judicious; cautious; discreet.
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Provident or foreseeing: cautious and wise in conduct: careful: discreet: dictated by fore thought: frugal.
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Wise in conduct; cautious.
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Cautious; judicious; sagacious; foreseeing; provident; economical.
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Cautious; practically wise, circumspect; careful of consequences; dictated by prudence; foreseeing by instinct; grugal.
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Careful of the consequences of measures or actions; correct and decorous in manner; cautious; wary; judicious.