Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "prudent" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

imprudent imprudent

Derived Terms

prudence prudent man rule prudently ultraprudent unprudent

Derived From

prude prudential

Etymologically Related To

providence prude

Related Terms

jurisprudence provident prudence prudential

Related Terms

careful circumspect jurisprudence provident prudence prudential responsible sagacious shrewd wise

Similar Terms

advisable careful circumspect circumspect discreet heady judicious judicious provident provident prudential prudential responsible wise

Synonym Network

circumspect considerate discreet reasonable sagacious

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