prudent
2 antonyms and opposites of prudent, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.
Antonyms
How to use prudent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French prudent, from Latin prudens, a contraction of providens, "foreseeing" — related to providence.
Full origin of prudent →Frequently asked questions
What does “prudent” mean?
The word “prudent” means careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk. In plain terms, sensible and cautious, thinking ahead before acting.
How do you pronounce “prudent”?
“Prudent” is pronounced PROO-duhnt (/ˈpɹu.dənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “prudent” in a sentence?
Here is “prudent” used in a sentence: “It would be prudent to back up your files before updating the software.”
What is the opposite of “prudent”?
The opposite of “prudent” — its antonyms — are imprudent and incontinent.
What part of speech is “prudent”?
“Prudent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “prudent” come from?
The word “prudent” comes from Latin. From Old French prudent, from Latin prudens, a contraction of providens, "foreseeing" — related to providence.
Is “prudent” a common word?
“Prudent” is an uncommon word in modern English.