sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks a prudent businessman a prudent decision/investment It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead. opposite imprudent
NAmE//ˈprudns//
noun [uncountable] Maybe you'll exercise a little more financial prudence next time. Thesauruscare- caution
- prudence
- care attention or thought that you give to something that you are doing so that you will do it well and avoid mistakes or damage:She chose her words with care.
- caution care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks:He drove with caution on the icy roads.
- prudence (somewhat formal) being sensible and careful when you make judgments and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks:The bank conducted its business with great prudence. Prudence is used particularly in financial contexts.
- to do something with care/caution/prudence
- great/extreme care/caution/prudence
- to use/exercise care/caution/prudence
- to proceed with care/caution
adverb They very prudently decided not to take the case to court.See prudent in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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