Definizione monolingua

prudent

prudent (comparative more prudent, superlative most prudent)

1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;
   • 1864, Jules Verne, chapter 30, A Journey to the Center of the Earth^[1]:

     He did not hesitate what to do. It would be prudent to continue on to Omaha, for it would be dangerous to return to the train, which the Indians might still be engaged in pillaging.

   Moses established a grave and prudent law. --Milton.

2. Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

   His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top

3. Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

   Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget

Definizione dizionario prudent

saggio

sensato

astuto

avveduta

avveduto

cauto

conveniente

giudizioso

oculato

prudente

Altri significati:

sagacious in adapting means to ends

Frugal; economical; not extravagant;

frugal; economical; not extravagant

Practically wise, judicious, shrewd

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; -- opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence;

(be) prudent