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Definition of prudent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
wisdomwise and careful in decision-making
- She made a prudent choice to save money.
2.
careful planningshowing care and thought for the future
- It was prudent to save money for unforeseen expenses.
3.
financeRare economical and frugalRare
- Being prudent, she always looked for discounts.
Expressions with prudent
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showing good judgment in financial matters
His financially prudent decisions helped the company avoid bankruptcy.
imaginary careful person used as a standard for responsible behavior
The court asked whether a prudent man would have noticed the risk.
standard for fiduciaries to act with care and skill
The trustee followed the prudent man rule in managing the estate.
legal standard assessing reasonable actions of fiduciaries
The court applied the prudent man test to the trustee's actions.
showing careful judgment and shrewdness
She made investments, prudent as a serpent, avoiding any risky ventures.
Origin of prudent
Latin, prudens (wise)
Terms with prudent included in their meaning
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resource management
prudent management of resources by a person
wisdom
prudent or advisable
wisdom
in a wise or prudent manner
finance
adhering to prudent financial practices
wise action
in a manner that is wise or prudent
prudent decision
deliberate and prudent decision-making process
prudence
the trait of being prudent and avoiding risks
prudent
looking to the future with careful planning
financially prudent
prudent in managing financial or other resources
household
prudent and neat in household management
unwise actions
not wise or prudent in actions or decisions
Examples of prudent in a sentence
His prudent actions prevented a major crisis. A prudent investor always diversifies their portfolio. Her prudent decision-making saved the company from bankruptcy. His prudent investments ensured a comfortable retirement. Prudent budgeting helped the company survive the recession.
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- French:prudent, circonspect, ...
- German:klug, vorsichtig, ...
- Italian:prudente, parsimonioso, ...
- Spanish:prudente, ...
- Portuguese:prudente, económico, ...
- Chinese:谨慎的, 节俭的, ...
- Japanese:賢明な, 倹約的な, ...
- Arabic:حَكِيم, رَزِين, ...
- Hebrew:נָבוֹן, שָׁקוּל, ...
- Russian:благоразумный, осторожный, ...
- Ukrainian:розсудливий, обережний, ...
- Hindi:विवेकी, विवेकपूर्ण, ...
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