adjective
prudent
acting with care and thought for the future
showing care for the future
In more detail
1. (adjective) showing good judgment and careful thought; avoiding unnecessary risks
2. (adjective) careful with money; not wasteful
Examples
- 1. It was prudent of her to save money before buying a house.
- 2. A prudent investor doesn't spend all their earnings at once.
Learn it for good
Save this word in WordVale and it comes back for review right before you'd forget it — with pronunciation, real examples, and optional translations. One purchase, no subscription.
Get WordValeFREE 7-DAY TRIAL · iPHONE & iPAD