OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 27978

prudent

/ˈpɹuːdənt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
prudente
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.
He did not hesitate what to do. It would be prudent to continue on to Omaha, for it would be dangerous to return to the train, which the Indians might still be engaged in pillaging…
Moses established a grave and prudent law.
cauto • criterioso • prudente
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd.
A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top.
prudente
Frugal, economical.
Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget.