prudent

/ˈprü-dᵊnt/

Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin prudent-, prudens, contraction of provident-, providens

adjective

  1. characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as

  2. marked by wisdom or judiciousness

  3. shrewd in the management of practical affairs

prudent advice

wise sage sapient judicious prudent sensible sane mean having or showing sound judgment. wise suggests great understanding of people and of situations and unusual discernment and judgment in dealing with them. sage suggests wide experience, great learning, and wisdom.