prudent

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

pru·dent BrE [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.
Opp: ↑imprudent
Derived Words: ↑prudence ▪ ↑prudently

Word Origin:
[prudence prudent prudently] late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- ‘foreseeing, attending to’, from the verb providere ‘foresee, attend to’, from pro- ‘before’ + videre ‘to see’.

Synonyms:
care
caution • prudence
These are all words for attention or thought that you give to sth in order to avoid mistakes or accidents.
care • attention or thought that you give to sth that you are doing so that you will do it well and avoid mistakes or damage: ▪ She chose her words with care.
caution • care that you take in order to avoid danger or mistakes; not taking any risks: ▪ The utmost caution must be exercised when handling explosives.
prudence • (rather formal) being sensible and careful when you make judgements and decisions; avoiding unnecessary risks: ▪ As a matter of prudence, keep a record of all your financial transactions.
Prudence is used particularly in financial contexts.
to do sth with care/caution/prudence
great/extreme care/caution/prudence
to use/exercise care/caution/prudence
to proceed with care/caution

Example Bank:
•We thought it prudent to telephone first.
•He had borrowed a little more than was prudent.
•I think you made a prudent choice.
•Most prudent employers see the benefit of having an organized workforce.
•She has always been a prudent businesswoman.
•The minister had a reputation for being prudent and discreet.
•What do you think is the most prudent course of action?