Prudent - English meaning

adjective

(of a course of action) to be recommended; sensible.

Usage examples:

It is advisable to carry one of the major credit cards

adjective

If something is advisable, it will avoid problems if you do it

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[ + to infinitive ] it's advisable to book seats at least a week in advance., a certain amount of c…

adjective

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.

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Canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal

adjective

Intelligent and careful

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He is a canny investor.

adjective

Making sure of avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious.

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I begged him to be more careful

adjective

(of a person) careful to avoid potential problems or dangers.

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A cautious driver

adjective

Not acting quickly in order to avoid risks; careful

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Most doctors are cautious about advising you to have surgery., auto companies are taking a cautious…

adjective

Very careful about what you do or say and unwilling to take risks because you want to avoid possible problems

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Be cautious about sth/about doing sth businesses have become cautious about spending on technology.…

adjective

Cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.

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She had been chary of telling the whole truth

adjective

Wary and unwilling to take risks.

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The officials were very circumspect in their statements

adjective

Careful not to take risks

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Officials were circumspect about saying what the talks had achieved.

adjective

Showing common sense (= the basic level of practical knowledge and judgment that we all need to help us live in a reasonable and safe way)

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He described the report as "rigorous and commonsensical"., the idea that a child's intelligence mig…

adjective

Having good judgment about what will be needed in the future and making wise decisions based on this

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Buying those shares was a very far-sighted move—they must be worth ten times their original value n…

verb

Prepare (someone) in advance for danger, attack, or another undesirable future event.

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Within ourselves, we are forearmed against unpleasant possibilities

noun

The part of a person's arm extending from the elbow to the wrist or the fingertips.

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Then she lists exercises for the shoulders, upper arms, forearms, wrists and fingers.

adjective

→  forewarned is forearmed saying

adverb

(in tennis and other racket sports) with a forehand stroke.

adjective

(in tennis and other racket sports) denoting a stroke played with the palm of the hand facing in the direction of the stroke; forehand.

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A forehanded shot

adjective

Having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense.

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The judicious use of public investment

adverb

Having or showing good judgment in making decisions

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The law allows for the judicious use of force in some situations., spend your money a little more j…

adjective

Having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions

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We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.

adjective

(of an action) seeming sensible and judicious in the circumstances.

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I did not think it politic to express my reservations

verb

Engage in political activity.

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Agencies who politic and posture for no other reason than to promote themselves

adjective

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

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They were sagacious enough to avoid any outright confrontation

adjective

Having or showing understanding and the ability to make good judgments

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A sagacious person/comment/choice

noun

An aromatic plant whose greyish-green leaves are used as a culinary herb, native to southern europe and the mediterranean.

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Other culinary herbs, like sage, rosemary and thyme, are native to mediterranean regions where the …

adjective

Profoundly wise.

Usage examples:

They nodded in agreement with these sage remarks

adjective

Wise, esp. as a result of long experience

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Sage advice

adjective

Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.

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I cannot believe that it is sensible to spend so much

adjective

Having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

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She was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture

adjective

Able to judge a situation accurately and turn it to your own advantage

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He’s a very shrewd businessman., barbara made some shrewd investments.

adjective

Able to judge people and situations well and make good decisions

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My one big regret is about money - i wish i'd been more shrewd., simon is an extremely shrewd busin…

adjective

Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.

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Dogs which have been mistreated often remain very wary of strangers

adjective

Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.

Usage examples:

She seems kind and wise

noun

The manner or extent of something.

Usage examples:

He did it this wise

suffix

Forming adjectives and adverbs of manner or respect such as clockwise, otherwise.