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PRUDENT Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word prudent. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word prudent. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PRUDENT

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astute
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

careful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exercising caution or showing care or attention

adjective satellite

• cautiously attentive

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• full of cares or anxiety

• mindful of the future in spending money

cautious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing careful forethought

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• avoiding excess

circumspect
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• heedful of potential consequences

discreet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint

adjective satellite

• unobtrusively perceptive and sympathetic

• heedful of potential consequences

foresighted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• planning prudently for the future

intelligent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

adjective satellite

• possessing sound knowledge

• exercising or showing good judgment

• endowed with the capacity to reason

judicious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

perceptive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to perception

• having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment

sensible
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing reason or sound judgment

• able to feel or perceive

adjective satellite

• readily perceived by the senses

• aware intuitively or intellectually of something sensed

shrewd
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

• acting with a specific goal

thoughtful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exhibiting or characterized by careful thought

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

adjective satellite

• having intellectual depth

• characterized by solemn, sincere manner

• considerate of the feelings or well-being of others

wise
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

noun

• a way of doing or being

• United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949)

• United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900)

adjective satellite

• marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

• evidencing the possession of inside information

• improperly forward or bold

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

provident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• providing carefully for the future

adjective satellite

• careful in regard to your own interests

Best Hypernyms For PRUDENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for prudent, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
astute cautious intelligent judicious rational responsible sensible shrewd thoughtful wise

Alternatives for ASTUTE

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