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Synonyms & Antonyms of prudent
1
having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech
- her calm response was very prudent under the circumstances
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- discreet,
- intelligent,
- judgmatic
- (or judgmatical),
- judicious
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2
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
- it wouldn't be prudent to ask for a raise while the company is having financial troubles
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3
having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge
- her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character
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- brainy,
- bright,
- brilliant,
- clever,
- intelligent,
- keen,
- nimble,
- quick,
- quick-witted,
- smart
Near Antonyms for prudent
- brainless,
- dumb,
- feebleminded,
- foolish,
- idiotic
- (also idiotical),
- imbecile
- (or imbecilic),
- knuckleheaded,
- moronic,
- silly,
- simple,
- slow,
- slow-witted,
- stupid,
- thoughtless,
- unintelligent,
- witless
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The first known use of prudent was in the 14th century
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