Jerky and Prudent

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Jerky adjective - Showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment.

Usage example: he's acting jerky just to get people's attention

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Prudent is an antonym for jerky.

Prudent adjective - Having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech.

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Jerky is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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Prudent and Jerky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/prudent

Jerky & Prudent. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/jerky/prudent>.

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