Prudent and Simple

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Prudent adjective - Having or showing deep understanding and intelligent application of knowledge.

Usage example: her many years of experience as a social worker have made her a prudent judge of character

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Simple is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

Simple adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.

Usage example: don't be so quick to characterize people who have trouble with computers as simple

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Prudent is an antonym for simple.

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