English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology

prudent — meaning in English

Dutch → English · translate English → Dutch instead

English meaning

careful adjective Paying close attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm.
prudent adj Careful and sensible, especially about avoiding unnecessary risk.

Senses

prudent is used for these senses in English:

prudent Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct.

careful — full definition

adjective Paying close attention to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm.
adjective Done with great attention to detail; thorough and precise.

Vocabulary Flow

Learn more English words in Dutch.

Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Dutch meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.

Learn English in Dutch

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

voorzichtig behoedzaam omzichtig zorgvuldig doortastend grondig beredeneerd doordacht slim sluw vooruitziend economisch