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prudent
adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/ formalDefinition
› careful and avoiding risks: [+ to infinitive] It's always prudent to read a contract properly before signing it. → Synonym cautious → Opposite imprudentCautious and vigilantPaying attention and being careful prudence
/-dəns/ noun [U] › The firm was commended for its financial prudence.Cautious and vigilantPaying attention and being careful prudently
/-li/ adverb
(Definition of prudent adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- askance adverb
- attentive adjective (LISTENING)
- belt and braces idiom
- better safe than sorry idiom
- better the devil you know (than the devil you don't) idiom
- conservative adjective (LOW)
- diligent adjective
- discreet adjective
- gingerly adverb
- guarded adjective
- methodical adjective
- meticulous adjective
- mindful adjective
- minutely adverb
- narrowly adverb
- slowly adverb
- vigilance noun
- vigilant adjective
- wary adjective
- watchful adjective
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