Prudent (Adjective)
Meaning
Careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was a prudent investor, always researching and evaluating the risks before making a decision.
- The company's prudent financial management allowed it to weather the economic downturn.
- It was prudent of the pilot to divert the plane to a nearby airport due to the severe weather conditions.
- The government's prudent decision to increase funding for education has led to significant improvements in student outcomes.
- In this situation, it would be prudent to seek the advice of a lawyer before proceeding.