prudent prudent /ˈpruːdənt/

adjective

1. Careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment  ( prudent )
   careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
    A prudent manager
   a prudent manager
    Prudent rulers
   prudent rulers
    Prudent hesitation
   prudent hesitation
    More prudent to hide than to fight
   more prudent to hide than to fight