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comparative more prudent, superlative most prudent
Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct. quotations examples
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.
1864, Jules Verne, chapter 30, in Around the World in 80 Days, archived from the original on 12 April 2012
Moses established a grave and prudent law.
1643, John Milton, Doctrine and Discipline of Divorce
Practically wise, judicious, shrewd. quotations examples
A prudent man foreseeth the euill, and hideth himselfe: but the simple passe on, and are punished.
1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], Proverbs 22:3
Frugal, economical. examples