Prudent and Witless

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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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Witless is an antonym for prudent.

Nearby Words: prudence, prudently, prudential

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

Usage example: a dog so witless that it is barely trainable

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Prudent is an antonym for witless.

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Witless and Prudent. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prudent/witless

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