prudent

/prudent/

Thân thiện

A prudent investor carefully reviews a financial chart before making a decision.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment: A "prudent" person or action shows good sense and careful thought for the future, often by avoiding unnecessary risks.
   • Exercising good judgment or common sense: It implies wisdom and foresight in practical matters.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • It would be prudent to save some money for emergencies. (Using good sense for the future.)
  • She made a prudent decision to invest in a stable company. (A careful and sensible choice.)
  • A prudent investor always diversifies their portfolio. (Marked by sound judgment.)

Advanced Usage

• "Prudent to do something": Used to describe an action that is wise or sensible.
  • Given the icy roads, it was prudent to leave early.
• "Prudent course of action": Refers to the most sensible and careful plan.
  • The committee agreed that a gradual approach was the most prudent course of action.

Variants and Related Words

• Prudence (n): The quality of being prudent; careful good judgment.
  • He exercised great prudence in his financial dealings.
• Prudently (adv): In a prudent manner.
  • She prudently avoided getting involved in the argument.

Synonyms

• Cautious: Avoiding unnecessary risks.
• Judicious: Having, showing, or done with good judgment.
• Sensible: Chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; practical.
• Discreet: Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions.

Antonyms

• Imprudent: Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash.
• Reckless: Without thinking or caring about the consequences.
• Foolhardy: Recklessly bold or rash.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "Err on the side of prudence": To choose the safer or more cautious option when in doubt.
  • When you're unsure about the weather, it's best to err on the side of prudence and bring an umbrella.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
   • a prudent manager
   • prudent rulers
   • prudent hesitation
   • more prudent to hide than to fight