Prudent and Venturesome

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

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Venturesome is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

Venturesome adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: a venturesome child tried to climb the huge tree

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Prudent is an antonym for venturesome.

Nearby Words: venture, ventured

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Venturesome and Prudent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/venturesome

Prudent & Venturesome. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/venturesome>.

Venturesome or Prudent. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/venturesome.

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