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prudent

/ˈpɹuːdənt/
adjective
  1. 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. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

    "His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top"

  3. Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

    "Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget"

Synonymsconsiderate, provident
Antonymsimprudent

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