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Meaning of the word prudent in English

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prudent

US /ˈpruː.dənt/
UK /ˈpruː.dənt/
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Adjective

1.

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

Example:
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It's always prudent to save money for a rainy day.
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He made a prudent decision to invest in stable stocks.
Synonym:
wisesensiblecarefulcautiousdiscreet
Synonym:
imprudentrecklessfoolishrashincautious
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