PRUDENT
MEANING 1: (adj.) being wise and careful
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- He gave her prudent advice concerning career choices.
- That was a prudent decision on her part to study abroad.
MEANING 2: (adj.) clever about practical matters and how to handle them
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- A prudent investor always reads the fine print of a contract.
- You have made a prudent choice by shifting your office from Wisconsin to New York City.
MEANING 3: (adj.) very aware of circumstances and one’s own conduct
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- He was extremely prudent during the election campaign.
- Political parties start acting over prudently as the elections start approaching.
SYNONYMS: Judicious, Discreet
ANTONYMS: Imprudent, Indiscreet, Injudicious
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