
Prudent
Careful; using good judgment and foresight.
adjectivePrudent
Careful; using good judgment and foresight.
adjective
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Imagine This
A kid is looking at a box full of prunes and notices that some prunes are dented, so he asks his grandpa why. 'Prunes need to be handled really carefully or they will dent,' replied his grandpa.
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Sounds Like
PROOD-uhnt
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Looks Like
Looks like prune + dent
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Remember This
Prudential is a large insurance and financial services company whose logo features a rock, symbolizing solidity and reliability.
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Other Forms
prudencenoun
prudentadjective
prudentlyadverb
prudentialadjective
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Connect With
prudence, foresight, caution, judiciousness, sagacity
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Note
Prudent is the positive form meaning careful and wise; its opposite is imprudent. Prudential is a distinct term used for a financial company and related adjective; avoid confusing the two.
