Category:Prudent

Pru"dent, a. Etym: [l. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf. F. Prudent. See provident.]

1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in Determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; Careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; Dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing Prudence; as, prudent behavior. Moses established a grave and prudent law. Milton.

2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent Expenditure of money.

Syn. -- cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; Provident; economical; frugal.