English-Thai Dictionary

prudent

ADJ ประหยัด  ที่ ระมัดระวัง ใน การ ใช้ เงิน  cautious pra-yad

 

prudent

ADJ รอบคอบ  ที่ ระมัดระวัง  cautious careful rob-kob

 

prudential

ADJ รอบคอบ  advisory rob-kob

 

prudently

ADV อย่างประหยัด  อย่าง มัธยัสถ์  yang-pra-yad

 

prudently

ADV อย่าง รอบคอบ  อย่างระมัดระวัง  carefully wisely yang-rob-kob

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PRUDENT

a.Cautious; circumspect; practically wise; careful of the consequences of enterprises, measures or actions; cautious not to act when the end is of doubtful utility, or probably impracticable. The prudent man looketh well to his going. Proverbs 14:15.
A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself. Proverbs 22:3.
1. Dictated or directed by prudence; as prudent behavior.
2. Foreseeing by instinct; as the prudent crane.
3. Frugal; economical; as a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.
4. Wise; intelligent.

 

PRUDENTIAL

a.Proceeding from prudence; dictated or prescribed by prudence; as prudential motives; prudential rules. 1. Superintending the discretionary concerns of a society; as a prudential committee.

 

PRUDENTIALITY

n.The quality of being prudential; eligibility on principles of prudence. [Not used. ]

 

PRUDENTIALLY

adv. In conformity with prudence; prudently.

 

PRUDENTIALS

n.plu. Maxims of prudence or practical wisdom. Many stanzas in poetic measures contain rules relating to common prudentials, as well as to religion.
1. The subordinate discretionary concerns and economy of a company, society or corporation. The board of trustees appoint annually a committee to manage the prudentials of the corporation.

 

PRUDENTLY

adv. With prudence; with due caution or circumspection; discretely; wisely; as domestic affairs prudently managed; laws prudently framed or executed. 1. With frugality; economically; as income prudently expended.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PRUDENT

Pru "dent, a. Etym: [L. prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: cf. F.prudent. See Provident. ]

 

1. Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior. Moses established a grave and prudent law. Milton.

 

2. Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.

 

Syn. -- Cautious; wary; circumspect; considerate; discreet; judicious; provident; economical; frugal.

 

PRUDENTIAL

PRUDENTIAL Pru *den "tial, a.

 

1. Proceeding from, or dictated or characterized by, prudence; prudent; discreet; sometimes, selfish or pecuniary as distinguished from higher motives or influences; as, prudential motives. " A prudential line of conduct. " Sir W. Scott.

 

2. Exercising prudence; discretionary; advisory; superintending or executive; as, a prudential committee.

 

PRUDENTIAL

PRUDENTIAL Pru *den "tial, n.

 

Defn: That which relates to or demands the exercise of, discretion or prudence; -- usually in the pl. Many stanzas, in poetic measures, contain rules relating to common prudentials as well as to religion. I. Watts.

 

PRUDENTIALIST

PRUDENTIALIST Pru *den "tial *ist, n.

 

Defn: One who is governed by, or acts from, prudential motives. [R.] Coleridge.

 

PRUDENTIALITY

PRUDENTIALITY Pru *den `ti *al "i *ty, n.

 

Defn: The quality or state of being prudential. Sir T. Browne.

 

PRUDENTIALLY

PRUDENTIALLY Pru *den "tial *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a prudential manner; prudently. South.

 

PRUDENTLY

PRUDENTLY Pru "dent *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a prudent manner.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

prudent

pru dent |ˈpro͞odnt ˈprudnt | ▶adjective acting with or showing care and thought for the future: no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose. DERIVATIVES pru dent ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- ‘foreseeing, attending to ’ (see provident ).

 

prudential

pru den tial |pro͞oˈdenCHəl pruˈdɛn (t )ʃəl | ▶adjective involving or showing care and forethought, typically in business. DERIVATIVES pru den tial ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from prudent, on the pattern of words such as evidential .

 

Oxford Dictionary

prudent

pru |dent |ˈpruːd (ə )nt | ▶adjective acting with or showing care and thought for the future: no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose. DERIVATIVES prudently adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- ‘foreseeing, attending to ’ (see provident ).

 

prudential

pru ¦den |tial |prʊˈdɛnʃ (ə )l | ▶adjective involving or showing care and forethought, especially in business. DERIVATIVES prudentially adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from prudent, on the pattern of words such as evidential .

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

prudent

prudent adjective 1 it is prudent to obtain consent: wise, well judged, sensible, politic, judicious, sagacious, sage, shrewd, advisable, well-advised. ANTONYMS unwise. 2 a prudent approach to borrowing: cautious, careful, provident, farsighted, judicious, shrewd, circumspect; thrifty, economical. ANTONYMS reckless. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See economical . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

prudent

prudent adjective 1 it is not always prudent to approach strangers found in desolate spots: wise, well judged, judicious, sagacious, sage, shrewd, advisable, well advised, politic, sensible, commonsensical. ANTONYMS unwise, imprudent. 2 a prudent approach to borrowing: cautious, careful, canny, chary, wary, circumspect, far-sighted, forearmed; N. Amer. forehanded; rare forethoughtful. ANTONYMS incautious, imprudent. 3 Phyllis was a prudent shopper: thrifty, provident, economical, canny, sparing, frugal, abstemious, scrimping. ANTONYMS extravagant, imprudent.

 

Duden Dictionary

Prudentia

Pru den tia Eigenname |Prud e ntia |weiblicher Vorname

 

Prudentius

Pru den ti us Eigenname |Prud e ntius |christlich-lateinischer Dichter

 

French Dictionary

prudent

prudent , ente adj. adjectif Avisé, prévoyant. : Colette et François sont prudents: ils regardent toujours à gauche et à droite avant de traverser la rue.

 

Spanish Dictionary

prudente

prudente adjetivo 1 [persona ] Que piensa acerca de los riesgos posibles que conllevan ciertos acontecimientos o actividades, y adecua o modifica la conducta para no recibir o producir perjuicios innecesarios :sé prudente y muy práctico en cuanto hagas y, sobre todo, reconsidera tus errores con humildad; es tan educado como prudente, nunca hace comentarios desagradables en voz alta .ANTÓNIMO imprudente .2 Que denota o implica prudencia :actitud prudente; escuchamos con atención sus prudentes reflexiones; en ocasiones llegó a pensar si no debería abandonar la casa con prudente anticipación; juzgó que lo más prudente era permanecer al abrigo de la arboleda y no salir hasta que pudiese contar otra vez con la complicidad de la noche .ANTÓNIMO imprudente .3 Prudencial (moderado y suficiente ):nos mantuvimos a prudente distancia para no dar de qué hablar .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

prudent

pru dent /prúːd (ə )nt /〖語源は 「予見する 」〗形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〈人 言動などが 〉慎重な (careful ), 用心深い , 分別のある (↔imprudent )▸ It would be prudent of you to remain silent .黙っていた方が賢明だよ .2 打算的な , 抜け目のない .3 倹約な .～ly 副詞 慎重に ; つましく .

 

prudential

pru den tial /prudénʃ (ə )l /形容詞 ｟かたく 古 ｠1 〈人 言動などが 〉慎重な, 用心深い, 分別のある .2 自由裁量権のある ; ｟米 ｠諮問の .