prudent

Intermediate

/ˈpruː.dənt/

adjective
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future

prudent in a sentence

  • “The prudent investor diversified his portfolio to minimize risk.”
  • “He always listened to her prudent advice.”
  • “You made a prudent choice.”

What does “prudent” mean?

prudent (adjective) means acting with or showing care and thought for the future. It is pronounced /ˈpruː.dənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "prudent" mean?
prudent (adjective) means: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future
How do you pronounce "prudent"?
"prudent" is pronounced /ˈpruː.dənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "prudent" in a sentence?
Here is "prudent" used in a sentence: The prudent investor diversified his portfolio to minimize risk.

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