C1adjectiveformalmoneybusiness
US/ˈpruː.dənt/
UK/ˈpruː.dənt/
careful and sensible, especially when making decisions about money or risk
In context
It would be prudent to save some money before quitting your job.
The bank took a prudent approach and refused to lend more.
She was prudent enough to check the contract before signing it.
Words that go with prudent
adjective + noun
- prudent approachA prudent approach is to test it on a small scale.
- prudent decisionLeaving early was a prudent decision.
- prudent investmentGold is seen as a prudent investment.
- prudent measureWearing a helmet is a prudent measure.
adverb + adjective
- financially prudentThe council has been financially prudent for years.
adjective + preposition
- prudent withHe is very prudent with his money.