Prudent
Prudent , adjective
[Latin prudens, -entis, contr. from providens: compare French 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.
2.
Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money.