Front | prudent |
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Back | /ˈpruːdnt/NAmE /ˈpruːdnt/ adjective (formal)sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks / a prudent businessman / a prudent decision/investment / It might be more prudent to get a second opinion before going ahead. op->imprudent pru•dence/BrE ˈpruːdns; NAmE ˈpruːdns/ noun[uncountable]: (formal) Maybe you'll exercise a little more financial prudence next time. pru•dent•ly/BrE ˈpruːdntli; NAmE ˈpruːdntli/ adverb They very prudently decided not to take the case to court. |
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