prudent
adjective
1. careful and sensible; marked by smart judgment
- a prudent manager
- prudent rulers
- prudent hesitation
Similar word(s): careful, provident, circumspect, discreet, heady, judicious, wise, provident, prudential, responsible, wise
Sentences with prudent as an adjective:
- His prudent career moves reliably brought him to the top
- Only prudent expenditure may provide quality within a restrictive budget