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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

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:

wise sensible careful cautious discreet

Antonym:

imprudent reckless foolish rash incautious

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