prudent

Definitions

Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

Exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters.

Examples

It is always prudent to save some money for unexpected emergencies.

The manager made a prudent decision to delay the project until more data was available.

Synonyms

wise cautious judicious sensible discreet careful sagacious

Antonyms

imprudent reckless foolish rash careless impulsive indiscreet