Synonyms: prudent
Definition: careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
Usage: a prudent manager; prudent rulers; prudent hesitation; more prudent to hide than to fight
Similar words: circumspect, discreet
Definition: heedful of potential consequences
Usage: circumspect actions; physicians are now more circumspect about recommending its use; a discreet investor
Similar words: heady, wise, judicious
Definition: marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
Usage: judicious use of one's money; a wise decision
Similar words: provident
Definition: careful in regard to your own interests
Usage: the prudent use and development of resources; wild squirrels are provident
Similar words: prudential
Definition: arising from or characterized by prudence especially in business matters
Usage: he abstained partly for prudential reasons