prudent Definition

prudent
adj

1. Wise, careful or discreet in conduct.

Thesaurus: sensible, discreet, judicious, circumspect, cautious, politic, discerning, wary, vigilant; Antonym: reckless.
2. Shrewd or thrifty in planning ahead.

Derivative: prudence
noun

The quality of being wise or careful in conduct
Thesaurus: judgement, caution, wisdom, sagacity, common sense, good sense, precaution,providence, policy.

Derivative: prudently
adverb

Etymology: 14c: from Latin prudens, prudentis, from providens seeing ahead.