Prudent

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːdnt/

Definitions of prudent

adjective showing care and thought for the future; wise; sensible

Example Sentences

A1 It is prudent to always wear a seatbelt when driving.

A2 She made a prudent decision to save money for a rainy day.

B1 The company's prudent financial planning helped them weather the economic downturn.

B2 The CEO's prudent leadership led the company to success in a competitive market.

C1 A prudent investor carefully analyzes market trends before making investment decisions.

C2 The diplomat's prudent handling of the crisis prevented a potential conflict.

Examples of prudent in a Sentence

formal It is prudent to carefully consider all options before making a decision.

informal It's probably a good idea to think things through before you decide.

slang You'd be smart to think it over before jumping in.

figurative Being prudent is like looking both ways before crossing the street.

Grammatical Forms of prudent

• past tense: prudently
• plural: prudents
• comparative: more prudent
• superlative: most prudent
• present tense: prudently
• future tense: will be prudent
• perfect tense: have been prudent
• continuous tense: is being prudent
• singular: prudent
• positive degree: prudent
• infinitive: to be prudent
• gerund: being prudent
• participle: prudent

Origin and Evolution of prudent

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'prudent' originated from the Latin word 'prūdēns' which means 'foreseeing, sagacious, or practical.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'prudent' has evolved to signify the quality of being wise, cautious, and judicious in decision-making.