PRU'DENT, 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. Prov.14. A prudent man foreseeth the evil and hideth himself. Prov.22.1. 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.