PRUDENT

adj. 1 careful, cautious, discreet, discerning, wise, sage, sagacious, politic, judicious, discriminating, sensible, reasonable, canny, shrewd, cautious, circumspect, watchful, vigilant, heedful, wary, attentive, alert, guarded James had always found it prudent to listen to others before speaking his mind 2 provident, thrifty, economic(al), frugal, prudential Father favours prudent, conservative management of the family business